Agent and leasing experience can help with negotiation skills, market knowledge, and tenant screening.

I'm not skilled enough at Excel (yet) to create an accurate proforma for this from scratch.Does anyone know of a good resource for a proforma that would fit this?

What new apartments are permitted around it...or 1/2 way thru construction, but not on the market.How do you become an expert or master it.....probably like any other skill...practice. 

After trying to work with various realtors over the years, I am normally unwilling to commit to one or the other, I will sign representation for each property they show me.Unfortunately I have had, over the years, too many realtors that don't know as much as I would like for an investment in the 6 figures.Recently I asked on a FB group I am part of about a commercial realtor in this area,I interviewed the one that came highly recommend.

I also put my good student skills to use in understanding comps, etc.

While I understand market trends, negotiations, and deal structuring, I know that becoming a successful investor requires a different mindset and skill set.I’m here to learn from those who have been in the trenches—whether it’s flipping, BRRRR, multifamily, or long-term rentals.

Add in affordable space and a skilled workforce, and you’ve got a recipe for success.4️⃣ Learning from My ClientsI’m watching my clients crush it with their industrial investments, and it’s inspiring me to grow my own portfolio.

Right now, my focus is on leveraging my degree and skills to land a higher-paying job, increase my annual income, and ultimately grow my net worth.Real estate has always been something I’ve been interested in, and my long-term goal is to start investing in both real estate and retirement to build financial security.

It’s awesome to see you channeling your sales and business skills into REI.Those strengths will definitely serve you well.Building a solid team—from lenders and agents to property managers and mentors—is key to long-term success.

But you'll have to either manage it yourself and develop a really good skill set in that or get a smaller company that doesn't have too many properties to manage who has a high skill set management for you, but then you need to pay for that.