Start by joining local real estate groups, narrowing your approach to strategies like house hacking or multi-family investing, and building a team of professionals like agents and lenders.

However, when I’m told on the day of closing they need an appraisal and won’t be funding to close, that isn’t professional.

Most professionals will recommend a separate LLC for every $1 million in assets, but I don't think that's necessary.

Also makes it look professional when a potential renter comes to look at it.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Tell everyone in your sphere of influence that you are now a real estate professional and would like to help them and anyone that they know buy or sell real estate.

Shout out to permit professionals like Roy Hasson (just a friend in LA specializing in navigating permit process - this is not a business play we do not work together), who are dedicated to helping others and will likely develop similar resources to support their communities through the rebuilding process.If you’re working on rebuilding efforts or have questions, feel free to connect with me—I’d love to collaborate.

I also recommend reading Scott Trench's Set For Life as that book changed the trajectory of my life.

I have over 30 years professional experience so not taking anything personal.You have corrected nothing. 

I am keen to learn from the experiences of seasoned professionals and collaborate with fellow investors who share a passion for real estate.