.- Use the remaining capital to launch a military/gov real estate investment fund focused on overseas rental housing.- As your portfolio grows, reinvest profits into larger multifamily, co-living spaces, or boutique hotels for traveling professionals.Final Thought: Real Estate Is About Ownership, But Business Is About ScaleIf you want to quit your corporate job and transition into real estate full-time, owning a few rental properties isn’t enough.

This alone is a significant factor in premiums going up (even when rates remain stable).  

Estimated cost for remaining changes (all new electric, drywall, tile, fixtures, cabinets, roof, doors, windows, heat pump, some siding, and fencing.

My immediate goal is to acquire our first property and spend the next two years mastering the basics of real estate investment. ( Refining the Go and No property search criteria/ Learning the value of taxes and avoiding them as much as possible/ 1031 exchanges) Depending on my wife’s career orders, we may remain in Baltimore for 1-2 years, but I’m also exploring opportunities in West Texas, Sierra Vista, AZ, and Houston, TX.

We want to remain within a 20% deviation of the median 3/4br home price.

Also, I’ve noticed that the unknowledgeable persons who are most likely to be suckered into spending time and money on these “programs” all have a basic gullibility that leads to them making comments that have remained remarkably consistent over the last 40years.  

I just got off a call with my supposed consultant who was allegedly going to answer any remaining questions I had about private money brokering.

Only invest in cities with significant and sustained population growth.Lasts throughout your lifetime: For your rental income to last, your tenants must remain employed at similar wages.

.#1 I would call the city rentals department directly and ask if the seller's license will remain active until the day yours becomes active.

It’s really tempting to jump in headfirst, but I'm definitely remaining cautious, especially when it comes to large projects and working with new teams.