Ask lots of questions of the trades and builders/investors.  

See what value you provide (i.e. your specialty in the trades).  

We own 7 properties that we will start developing in 2025.We are currently remodeling my wife’s two-story home, turning that into two rentals.A developer contacted us and is using our largest plot to build a four-story condo building trading one condo for the opportunity.We drive and live in an 18 wheeler debt-free saving up capital for the next opportunity. 

I am not in favor of squeezing the last dollar out of trades, just to the contrary.

Hi Everyone,
I'm a Chef by profession looking to purchase my first real estate investment property in 2025. 
Looking forward to learning and getting started.
Mahdi

ETF doesn't offer much advantage over mutual fund for retirement account in my opinion, as you don't want to trade often or cash out (unless for emergency).In general it's recommended to contribute 10-15% of income to retirement account.

If you are using the platform to trade crypto, a fee of 1% is charged per transaction.

One thing to keep in mind, most lenders will require that you have owned a property for 12 months, and have two active trade lines on your credit for 2 years or more.

Althouhg some engineering roles might not need a degree.Consider going into trade school.

Here are the ways you can qualify for material participation per IRS publication 925: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p925#en_US_2023_publink1000...Material participation tests.You materially participated in a trade or business activity for a tax year if you satisfy any of the following tests.1.