The success of that venture set the foundation for my career in real estate.

I think having a balanced budget would be ideal where you allocate money into buying another property and money set aside for renovations.

Did you set out to retire with real estate, did you have a goal or an amount you wanted to make?

For that, you'll want to ensure your LLC is already set up and approved in the state where you’re operating.Most lenders are fine with the funds coming from your personal account, especially if the LLC is newly formed.

I’m just taking it one step at a time, learning as I go, and trying to set things up the right way from the start.

I'm have been asked to enter into a partnership with an experienced investor, and I'm not sure how to or the best way to structure a partnership. Any advice or resources you can point to? I'd like to double my units i...

I have my mind set at getting a short term rental to offset my W2 income.

You may be able to see if a retailer still sells the 2024 version.If you can't get the one time purchase, you would need to see if the cost is beneficial.For real estate -  Quickbooks desktop > Quickbooks online because you can set up multiple entities within quickbooks desktop and not pay an additional cost per entity that Quickbooks online would charge you.Best of luck! 

While dealing with all sorts of people, and dealing with lease violators, are all part of owning/managing properties, YOU set the tone for how you will be treated and how your tenants are expected to behave. 

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.