@Dominic Joseph Jean step 1, start getting educated/learning about what interests you.

My goal is to create financial security for retirement.

This bodes well for long-term equity growth.Rising Rents: The uptick in rental prices shows a strong demand for rental properties and could lead to better cash flow for investors.Economic Strength: Reading has a diverse economy, with key sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and education providing stability.Rental Demand: Low vacancy rates signal that people are actively renting in the area, which is essential for scalability.Future Development: Any upcoming infrastructure projects or new businesses could further boost the market.With these positive trends, it seems like Reading could be a scalable rental market.

It might be helpful to consult a financial advisor to weigh the pros and cons.

Nobody ever went broke over a duplex, I know this now,  but I have to admit I had some serious doubts about this when I started 16 years ago, I bought every course I could find, already on CD's, this was post cassette tapes lol, and I paid RichDad Education for a one year coaching program (turned out my coach was a girl in a call center without any actual experience). 

There are many other tax strategies you could be taking advantage of outside of the real estate world and a good financial planner will help you identify and maximize these benefits in the context of your overall goals.

Classic usage of accounting language without the scrutiny of audited financial statements--not to mention 9 points of discrepency in a "historical" number.Here is the link to the report and addendums sent in 2024 to law enforcement.  

We’re just starting our education in the DST space.

@Joseph TuranoI think it's always a good idea to use contractors for the 203k that have verified experience with the 203k or have at least completed a comprehensive education program on the 203k and also have their license, insurance, and financials vetted and verified. 

When the market was in the toilet after the great financial collapse, multifamily cap rates were in the 6-8% range.