Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Build connections with local professionals, talk to them in person, and value there time over yours.

Greetings BP community, I recently joined a national senior care living development team. I'm coming from smaller scale mixed use development and fundraising. I'm data driven and would love to immerse myself in IL, ...

You can determine if the cost segregation study makes sense by speaking with your accountant and many cost segregation professionals offer a free analysis.

Look for professionals who understand the unique needs of real estate investors.

Tell everyone in your sphere of influence that you are now a real estate professional and would like to help them and anyone that they know buy or sell real estate.

I’ve developed a Comprehensive Investor Report (CIR) for a property in Palm Coast, FL, designed to be transformed into a luxury rental asset while serving as the foundation for a scalable asset management strategy.Here’s a quick snapshot of the deal:Property: Red Birch Lane, Palm Coast, FLCurrent Value: $350,000+Mortgage Balance: $165,000Current Equity: $185,000Investment Required: $177,500 (for luxury upgrades and optimization)Projected Monthly Rent: $4,500 with 2% annual increasesTarget ROI: Full 1.5x ROI for investors achieved in 9 yearsLuxury Features: Smart home automation, designer finishes, professional-grade kitchen appliances, and more.I’ve also structured a capital distribution plan with a waterfall approach:8% Preferred Return for investors.Full Return of Capital to investors before profit splits.Post-ROI, a 20/80 split (Investor/Management) ensures long-term alignment.

Here is my list of the most dangerous real estate related investments for the “non professional” investor lacking direct knowledge  and experience in these investments 1.

I also recommend you start looking for a professional property manager, at least until you educate yourself enough to run this solo.

Can this person now be "a real estate" professional?