.• Use some equity from the sale to make this transition smoother.I’m torn between maintaining our current home as an asset and buying  a new smaller house to use as a rental after we move back in versus simplifying and focusing on a single upgraded property Considering factors like market trends, potential equity growth, and quality of life, which path do you think would be most beneficial?

After spending 25 years as a Software Engineering and Product leader, I’m now exploring the world of real estate investing (REI) and looking forward to learning from all of you.My goal is to leverage my current investments and savings to build a real estate portfolio that will eventually allow me to transition away from my current career.

Lessons Learned: I should have transitioned to larger commercial deals sooner.

If you’ve got strong tenant demand, proximity to top employers, or even access to public transit, you’re laying a solid foundation.

Sometimes the best investment is found in a 'transitioning' market that is just outside the 'great' market and is in play to be the next great one. 

There are a lot more details that go into two VA loans and the downside but transitioning into a conventional loan on the  investment refinance will save you a lot of frustartion down the road.  

I'd target areas near colleges or transit hubs for affordable properties, and I’d look into financing options like FHA loans or creative financing to make the most of my capital.

You would need to notify them in writing that you will not be expending their lease and they will not be transitioning to a month-to-month lease. 

Currently, I'm managing 17 units using Google Sheets, but I'm transitioning to QuickBooks.

The problem I'm facing is, most of the jobs out there are looking for someone with a real estate license, Yardi and/or property management experience, which I'm lacking at this time.Ultimately, my wife and I are both looking to transition over into real estate full-time, with my wife becoming a real estate agent and I would work on the property management end, and eventually possibly going into business on our own.