I take cash I make from clients buying stabilized investment grade long term tenants and roll that into my own value add investments.I prioritize my IDEAL LIFE over hitting some monetary number at all costs.

Prioritizing long-term, community-focused thinking ensures that we positively shape the lives of residents, especially future generations.Thanks for sharing this valuable perspective.

Collaborating with real estate professionals can streamline deal discovery and the renovation process, making your operations more efficient.Lastly, consider diversifying your portfolio.

Prioritize service and relationship over PM fees (with in reason). 

This isn't simply a South Dakota problem, in fact the more I expand and do business outside of my home state the more I tend to see people's walls go up and it be harder to build real relationships in the business world.I would love to start a discuss on this, not just for my South Dakota peers but for a healthy Bigger Pockets community as a whole and promote the idea of collaboration and mutual growth.

Lower down payment, gives you time to fix up the property a bit, and is more scalable for first time investors.As for FHA, even in this market it's seen as something sellers don't tend to prioritize over cash or conventional loans.

We collaborate with fellow local property managers to make bulk orders and secure substantial discounts.

The YNAB 'system' directs the user to assign jobs/goals/purposes to every dollar they own, thereby prioritizing what is most important to them.

We've done a deep dive on the design/build firms in the area and feel that they are charging a premium for what they provide.We're looking for vendors who are collaborative especially since we will be providing the plans.Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

The majority of us in here would prioritize buying your first property > going into student loan debt.