The more properties you walk and the more industry conversations you have, the better you’ll get at identifying these opportunities.

I currently work as a Pipefitter (think plumbing but on industrial steroids).

Propose starting small, like a single-family rental or house hack, with a clear, low-risk plan to minimize concerns.Leverage your industry connections and offer to handle the initial responsibilities, demonstrating your commitment and capability.

We neeed licensing for wholesalers as well as the banking and mortgage industry to start calling more notes due.

I will move forward with my journey and just follow the positive people in this group that is amazing.I get the Ra RA Ra stuff.. just sometimes reality comes into play.. and its sad to see people run down these rabbit holes.. when those with decades of experience in the industry know better.. just trying to give both sides..   

Our average market price for a solid 1-4 unit rental is around the $150k - $175k range.

Those who excel are generally focused on specific asset types whether it be Restaurant/Hospitality; Office, Industrial etc.

And not just $200 per month per door (which has been the long-standing average, at least here in Milwaukee) Yes, you can also create equity with a business, if you are growing it to a size where it becomes a sellable asset, you replace yourself, hire a manager and a team of workers.

Oregon coast crashed hard in the GFC   the Covid has it coming back FINALLY  but bottom line is very little industry and jobs.. since logging and fishing has curtailed .. so its retirement and tourism. 

I recognize there are other ways I could invest this cash (including another property) but I am being mindful of levering myself out too much in the current environment where job losses are more common in my industry (tech).