Real estate is a long-term game, and your patience will pay off.Since you’re a dentist, you may have a busy schedule, so consider working with a good property manager.

I recently have connected with investors who are interested in assisted living facilities, with the play of unlocking government funding, not sure if there's similar opportunities with SL facilities.

The handyman would reach out to the tenant to coordinate availability, then coordinate with you on the issue and fixes needed.The Smart locks are a game changer.

Real estate is a long term game and a lot of podcasts, reels, etc will show you examples of 25 year olds retiring from their 400 unit section 8 portfolio in Cleveland.

There’s no real reason to jump into another market unless your goals shift and your current market doesn’t fit anymore—or if the market itself stops producing the results you need.Mastering one market and squeezing every opportunity out of it is a much better play than spreading yourself too thin and getting half-baked results in multiple places.

Thanks tons and if this question sounds very immature, i'd say 'that's about right' given how new to this game we are.Thanks again!

🙌 I’ve definitely seen the pros and cons play out in both single-family and multifamily properties in my own journey.

Here's why:The Multi-State Chess Game:• Client had properties in 3 states• Each state has different deadlines to assess taxes• Federal changes trigger automatic state assessments• Timing the response saved $45K in state taxes🏠 Real Estate Investor Pro Tip:States can't assess back taxes if their statute of limitations expires before federal changes finalize.

A small multifamily property is a smart choice for a first investment—it offers a great balance of income potential and manageable scale for someone new to the space.Don’t worry about being ambitious; it’s clear you’ve done your homework, and you’re already ahead of the game by setting a clear goal.

If you're asking for my option and you want to play it safe, budget for 10% vacancy.