However, they also come with a significant upfront investment.Before I commit to anything, I’d love to hear from those with experience:Are these programs worth the investment?

I'm just beginning but am considering a bigger commitment in the next five years or so by accessing some or even all retirement funds to buy a building (I'm sure people have thoughts on whether or not that is a good idea!).

Quote from @Jacob Campbell: Hello - After listening to the podcast, I've made a commitment to purchase a rental property by the end of Q2 this year (ideally by the end of Q1).

Quote from @Jacob Dalton: I purchased a single family home good quality location in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs in Cook County as a personal residence.

diversification and cash flowSan Jose, CA has been very appreciation heavy... and i'm not opposed to keeping some property here, though the multi-family / commercial real estate has very low cap rates, and low growth from what i'm seeing.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) fix & flip investment in San Francisco.

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Hello, I am a 23 year old embarking on my journey into real estate, specifically focusing on multi-family properties.

Hi Jeffrey,It sounds like you're in a great position with your rental portfolio and cash savings, and I admire your commitment to keeping your investments!

If a family with kids values D+ then the probably already have it, so providing smart TVs where they can log into their subscription is sufficient.