If you enjoy the hands-on work, keep in mind that managing as a GC might pull you away from that.

I am new to this forum and after enjoying scrolling through tips can anyone help me with a constant problem.

If you've enjoyed a lot of appreciation in the value of your primary home, you may want to start a timer to sell before losing the "lived in the house for 2 of the last 5 years" capital gains exemption (limited; not infinite, but big).  

I am still enjoying it.

Lets see what happens  Always buy the way down and enjoy the ride up.

I've enjoyed some pretty massive appreciation over the past years around here.

I'm particularly passionate about developing and working with investors as an agent.Outside of real estate, I enjoy sports and getting ourdoors.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

But to sum it all up my new jersey properties where slightly out preformed by my out of state properties and it took longer for me to really be able to enjoy true cashflow from my NJ properties. 

Outside of real estate, I enjoy my kids, travel, exercise, wellness and I am also a former Financial Planner turned Mortgage Lender. 

I also enjoy their YouTube content—super informative about how to use self-directed IRAs for real estate investing.