Slow beginnings are common in real estate investing, and building momentum comes with intentional planning and leveraging your resources effectively.To gain traction:Evaluate Equity: Review the equity in your owner-occupied home and rentals.

Hey there is someone in the house, maybe I should knock on the door and ask them a few questions...like are they planning to sell the tennis court? 

@Jay Hinrichs i'm not planning on scaling this model very big.

@Joshua Tucker Building real estate on tribal land offers unique tax benefits, but it requires careful planning and collaboration with tribal authorities.

Rental arbitrage isn’t common in my area ( high point North Carolina) but I was planning on starting in another state.

I would plan for having to put 20%+ down for most deals. 

I have a great planning tool that could help you with planning your acquisition strategy for the next 10 years you might find helpful.  

Ramping up this year but my wife and I ultimately plan to move to Georgia in 2027 (we already have a realtor for the curious). 

.✅ Hands-On Experience – If you plan to grow your real estate portfolio, managing tenants yourself can teach you valuable lessons about leases, maintenance, and local rental laws.✅ More Control – You’ll personally handle tenant screening, rent collection, and property upkeep, ensuring everything is done to your standards.✅ Stronger Tenant Relationships – Being involved directly allows you to build rapport with your tenants, which can lead to better communication and longer leases.Cons of Self-Managing❌ Time-Consuming – Dealing with maintenance requests, late-night emergencies, and tenant disputes can quickly become a second job.❌ Legal Risks – Chicago has strict landlord-tenant laws.

I'm in the market for entity config and tax planning/prep.