![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3170050/small_1737087155-avatar-vanessal114.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
21 January 2025 | 16 replies
One of my goals this year was to take actionable steps into jump starting my real estate journey, so here I am, taking that first step.A little about me: I'm a San Antonio native that lived out of state for a couple of years but has migrated back home.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2558170/small_1688853838-avatar-akshayb12.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
15 January 2025 | 7 replies
I did check Loopnet and it's all listed for sale by brokers and agents, so I don't think it is off-market -- right?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1424148/small_1621512164-avatar-brandonr270.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
5 February 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @Denise Evans: Do NOT sit by and let him build and then hit him up for a "better price."
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2397378/small_1646868544-avatar-ajw35.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
22 January 2025 | 2 replies
Specifically; rules, regulations and permitting procedure.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2459740/small_1736468906-avatar-chrism1550.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
29 January 2025 | 10 replies
Regarding next steps, I agree that the best way to approach this would be to have one person act as boots on the ground and the other person handle the back office related items.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/812122/small_1737838018-avatar-micheals6.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
31 January 2025 | 10 replies
I’m just taking it one step at a time, learning as I go, and trying to set things up the right way from the start.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2495972/small_1695612417-avatar-venkap.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
11 January 2025 | 7 replies
Steps to takeReview the contract: Understand the terms of the agreement, including the notice period and any termination fees.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2249092/small_1736641805-avatar-katieh117.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
12 January 2025 | 1 reply
I think that’s a great first step to do some of the leg work on potential financing for buyers.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/527084/small_1695243724-avatar-gedaste37.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
24 January 2025 | 36 replies
I was approached by Avantstay and wondered if anyone in this forum has had experience with them from owner point of view.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1236944/small_1700592431-avatar-dj_vsflorida.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
22 January 2025 | 56 replies
Much like by the end of this decade, I will take those same steps to become even less involved with work and have more times with my kids who will be really developing and that will be my focus.The difference once I made money, and was able to make it make money for me I de-risked by eliminating leverage.