Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

The ultimate tax hit is at most $5k (20k * max 25% tax rate) and it's probably not worth it to 1031 exchange for that little of tax deferrals.

Perhaps they want long term income for their retirement and ultimately their heirs.

It’s not just awkward—it can jeopardize trust, relationships, and, ultimately, the deal itself.Here’s how we ensure success:1️⃣ Weekly Syncs: Regular team check-ins to align on progress and updates.2️⃣ Shared Systems: Use tools like Slack or Asana for real-time collaboration.3️⃣ Transparency is Key: If you don’t know, say so.

My ultimate goal is to acquire enough real estate to achieve financial freedom, allowing me to travel, provide a comfortable life for my family, and teach my children about discipline, financial literacy, and the wealth-building potential of real estate.I’m here to learn, share, and connect with others who share this passion.

Everything else; relationships, making connection, closing deals, and ultimately making money, is the result of concerted efforts.

There are hundreds of hard money lenders out there, ultimately I'd work with someone who has time to focus on ensuring you get a tailored mortgage instead of a cookie cutter solution.

Ultimately anyone else's conversion rate with a given type of marketing in a given market does not necessarily mean you will get the same rate.

I think the ultimate situation for what I described above (not the plan, but a possible outcome) could look like this:Rent main house by the rooms while constructing ADU.

I envision this portfolio supporting me during my retirement years—though I still plan to work, just in a different capacity than I do today.I recently finished reading "How to Invest in Real Estate: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide" by Josh Dorkin and Brandon Turner, which has been incredibly helpful.