I’m just getting into real estate as an agent but I eventually want to be an investor.

He is in the media business and knows that eventually this thread dies.  

I worked them, remodeled them and made very little money and eventually sold them for little to no profit.

Eventually it becomes second nature.

Plus, living in the property gives you the unique advantage of understanding it inside and out.. making you a better landlord when you eventually rent out all the units.If I were you, I’d prioritize properties with room for rent increases or small upgrades that could boost value.

Instead, I just decided to head in "that direction" and figured I'd get to the destination eventually. 

Most people won't, so you can eventually have what they can't. 

Eventually we upped the budget to get something we would absolutely love even if it was slightly cash flow negative.

We did eventually get them, but again, things were still looking okay last year. 

Furthermore, while not obligated, RTR financially contributed to help this investor offset missed rents from the tenant, which it sounds like the investor later recovered from the tenant eventually.