To me it’s a challenging game, an intricate puzzle where if you learn how to play you get great results.

Based on your advice to newer investors, should I play the long term game by paying off my house early (2030)?

I recently came across a piece in Forbes talking about how quickly rental dynamics can evolve when population growth spikes.I’m based in Phoenix and have been in the real estate game for three decades, and a close friend of mine recently reminded me how the right connections can shape your entire strategy.

It's a game changer.

It's all fun & games, until someone loses money.

Nothing wrong with being a bit new - there are options out there for all stages of the game. 

I have not reviewed BAM's fees but it's likely based on their representation of UNDER 10% "skin in the game" that most of their "investment" is taken from fees deducted from the money gamblers place with them and counted as equity in the deal; this is a common practice in the syndication industry. 

I'm pretty new to the game and would love to get some advice from more experienced investors here!

It doesn't help with your tax issue but keeps you in the real estate game with a lot less headaches.

Should I re evaluate what strategy I should use and maybe look further out in places such as Rochester and BRRR properties out thereHey @Jared Leggett, I know I'm jumping in here late in the game, and I have to admit that I haven't read all the many comments you've gotten, but I wanted to provide what I imagine and glean is a contrary view.It is easy to dunk on NYC for young investors starting out, but if you are a first time homebuyer you can buy a $1M property with $35k down (+ closing costs which can be avoided with seller's concessions).