@Soh Tanaka And that PM software probably doesn't integrate with any of the supporting peripheral software you mentioned.

It sounds like you have a good chunk of change and a vision for a life in real estate but trust me, this will rock your world at a time when you don’t need the distraction.  

Breaking it down into smaller buckets of risk preference, location, experience level, goals, and personal vision.

For many years I've longed to be involved in real estate, but didn't have vision, knowledge, and frankly the money to pursue those dreams and put action into it.

My advice for avoiding early mistakes is to ensure your fiancée has a clear understanding of your vision and the exit strategy with the property. 

I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and invite you all to join me in unleashing the full potential of this incredible industry.My name is [Your Name], and I am an enthusiastic real estate investor who is passionate about growth, learning, and connecting with like-minded individuals who share the same vision.

The MAIN thing that I really wish I would have done is to have a clear well thought out vision of where you want to be in 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years and then determine what actions you will need to take, then determine which market will be the best to reach your goals ( this will likely be a lot of research if your picking from the whole US lol)

Just depends on your personality and whether you can get someone to see your vision and believe you can get it done.

Starting an open ended fund, while it sounds attractive, can come with it's own set of problems and associated costs/management and is not typically a place to start if you haven't purchased any multifamily before as you would be asking investors to wire money based on a vision of the future rather than a hard asset. 

Lastly, I'm new in town and always up to networking and building friendships with people who are ambitious and have a vision. :)All best,Marco