I have been in the field (construction/building) for almost 14 years npw and havr been contemplating jumping in to real estate.My business partner Shawn, is a classically educated guy, also in his early 30's.

I have been in the field (construction/building) for almost 14 years npw and havr been contemplating jumping in to real estate.My business partner Shawn, is a classically educated guy, also in his early 30's.

I think for you it will need to be a little more contemplative than "do I like to use a hammer and answer tenant calls" kind of thing. 

I've been contemplating and just have been trying to see if it's a smart move or not, so please if anyone has any advice for me I would greatly appreciate it.

I'm contemplating rolling several very large SFR property gain amounts (via 1031) into a handful of DST Vehicles.

I am contemplating taking the time I was spending on school and getting a part time job to generate some extra income.

It's a completely legitimate strategy and one I have contemplated myself.

I contemplated selling a 3 family  house in Newark NJ and use the funds to a different product.

We are contemplating adding a full bathroom to the top level because it is doubtful that renters would choose to descend a flight a stairs to use the bathroom.

I have contemplated the idea of a hard money lender in the beginning which may not be the best way to go right off the bat.