Here's another one:  Went to a Tax Sale where there was a "vacant" lot for sale of about 1 acre in a desirable suburban area. 

In my experience, there are a range of starting-off experiences, but one's experience is not always indicative of someone's desire/drive/commitment to pursue and thrive in real estate. 

got out of flipping to new construction in our market in columbus ohio. licensed general contractor. when interest rates got high single family existing went down by 30% new builds sold at a 6% increase that year which demonstrated the desire and premium that new construction commands. never looking back. total control, rinse and repeat. we can get permits in 28 days. we can buy land cash in 21 days. we can build in 120 days to 140 days and keep moving. super scalable and easy and no risk. we build the same 2-3 Floorplans 

Now they want to put the properties into RE Gain Fund, LLC UpREIT (which appears to have been established in 2023). 

Purpose of the fund: To purchase old land, rezone, demolish, and rebuild homes to sell at a profit.

Like Having a great base of index funds and a fully funded IRA before throwing savings into crypto or the newest AI quantum-powered dog walking business! 

I have absolutely no funds myself.

Some private lenders will step in and fund.

We’re excited to learn more about the area and would love some guidance from those with experience in this market.Here’s what we’re looking to understand:Best Neighborhoods: Which neighborhoods in Queen Creek are considered the most desirable for rentals or flips?

Real estate investing has been a passion of mine for time with my mother also having invested early on where I likely have gotten the love and desire to follow similar foot steps.I have taken last 6 months to educate myself and currently own a single family home as primary residence and would like to expand to multi family properties (2-4 units) for additional stream of income, not to mention potential tax benefits for long-term investing.Based on current living situation, I have a fair amount of equity established in my primary residency along with having enough cash to either pay off house completely or use towards investing in a multi family property.Given that I'm the sole source of income for our household with my wife being the home maker for our two kids under 2, trying to weigh out risks with getting started now or perhaps waiting.