My plan was to be a GP on a syndication and that was also one of my biggest concerns, how was I going to play such a big role on so many units while being a lot younger (less trustworthy in some eyes) and no real estate experience?

Network, underwrite deals, and practice your pitch until you discover your role within a team.4.Enjoy the Journey: Real estate is a marathon, not a sprint.

My gf wants to pivot and rent the house while we live in the condo, but my brother is not educated and is afraid of being a landlord.

I’m currently working on assembling my team here in NC and finding the perfect fit for each role.

I'm currently buying properties for myself out of state and hiring property managers - I would plan to do the same here, so my role would not be particularly hard or intense. 

If you wanted the REP designation in the future, you can have your signficant other qualify and that would allow you to qualify (e.g. a stay at home wife) or you can take a consulting role resulting in the real estate being your full time gig.

Location and tenant preferences also play a role.

It’s clear you’ve made some solid connections and built momentum in your real estate journey.As for career paths, it’s great that you’re thinking about pivoting into real estate, particularly in the commercial space.

For example, let's say there was a major development on rent control, that would allow me to pivot and understand next steps.

There were half a dozen GPs on this deal and I should have asked more questions about their roles and real estate experience.