Learn location value first before doing a large project.  

My wife and I have one rental unit and are trying to move toward our next property, but still are trying to learn more and find additional ways to make some side income to speed the process.

Quickly I learned I knew nothing about the business of trucking and truly didn't enjoy it, as all those gains got depleted.

Lessons learned?

@Will Greenlee there is no perfect PM software, unfortunately.We use one of the most flexible, but it has a long learning curve and we'd still like to see many improvements.

So loan it is.A few thoughts/questions on my mind that I hope to learn as I continue my real estate journey:1.

Currently in the learning and forming phase :).

I'm now where you were back in 2021, learning about DSTs for a 1031 exchange.  

Removing the emotion is a skill that is learned and gets easier over time.

Focus on Education and NetworkingBuild your knowledge: Continue learning about different real estate investing strategies and market trends to make informed decisions.Connect with other investors: Network with experienced investors in your area to gain insights and potentially find partnership opportunities.