Join local real estate investment clubs, attend seminars, or engage in online forums to stay updated on the latest trends and strategies.Remember, real estate investing is not a get-rich-quick scheme.

Or do I need to really spend 500 hours or more actively engaged in managing the property?  

For example, I  never hear stories of the turn key provider spending extra sound proofing between units or investing in better quality fixtures or other high touch building materials so that the end buyer can enjoy reduced maintenance costs and better tenant engagement.

As an Architect, to engage on a project there needs to be a property already selected or in the process of purchase. 

@Mimi Takele The answer is - maybeThe main question is when did you complete the start-up phase and became actively engaged in business?

Everyone has a different learning style and pace, and it's good to know that Andrew offers multiple avenues for engagement.

We could debate the fine print but if you had first engaged them as your agent then they would have definitely been required under the code to show you the properties.

@Nina PenuelaI feel courage, humility, and adaptability are some key characteristics.One must have the courage to act, to engage, and to challenge.

I personally never hear stories of the turn key provider spending extra sound proofing between units or investing in better quality fixtures or other high touch building materials so that the end buyer can enjoy reduced maintenance costs and better tenant engagement.

Posts like this are what drive forum engagement, bc they can be dissected from various POVs.