The property next to me is a 1 acre lot, it has a Well, Septic and Power, but no structure.

Firstly, never underestimate the power of having low leverage on your property.

Secondly, I'd chat with a realtor and get some recs on lenders to truly see what you're working with in terms of buying power.

So you would spend around $25-$30k a month (this was 15 years ago) on police details and require union gate and non union gate if you had non union workforce as well.In DC area, the utility providers are a huge challenge, whether getting permanent power, or water/sewer service etc - good luck.

I recently read a book that mentioned there being a lot of power and benefits of a personal corporation but I'm curious as to when a corporation is actually beneficial over the latter. 

One of the reasons I joined BP this month is to participate in a weekly connect just like this, as I know how powerful they can be. 

But it also means you have virtually zero bargaining power as the seller can reuse any and all repairs and just keep your 6 months of rent as a bonus. 

It’s a powerful platform that automates payoffs, commissions, and projections, helping you focus on growing your business.And, of course, there’s always Excel.

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.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.