Bitcoin has no income, owns no assets, holds no patents... so it’s investment value is exactly zero.And you can’t short sell it so there’s no “check” to balance the system like stocks, REI, interest rates, futures.Early holders will make massive gains at the expense of everyone that comes in later, a Ponzi scheme without the decency to even provide us with a charismatic individual figurehead, maybe Hal 9000 we could say... 

If anyone has insights on how to get started with licensing in Illinois or advice on balancing it with investing, I’d greatly appreciate your guidance!

. - The minimum investment is $10,000 (or 2 shares) so small-balance IRAs, HSAs, and Coverdell ESAs may participate.

Save up some money, buy your first few properties organically and once there's experience and the start of a balance sheet go out and raise money from friends and family if you are still interested in the business. 

The key here is finding the right balance between capital, time commitment, and risk tolerance.

The culture in our office is very supportive and promotes work/life balance, while still being competitive.

For now, robust insurance can provide liability protection, with an LLC added later as your portfolio grows, balancing California's fees with liability needs.

Certainly, I know there are many steps and learning to get to that long-term goal.or Investing in apartments starting with small to medium size and with time, experience, and partners to get to large apartments.Which have you found to give you a good balance of time btw investing and family?

Credit Cards: If your renovation costs are manageable, using a credit card can be a quick way to finance smaller projects, especially if you can pay off the balance quickly to avoid high interest.8.

This is akin to making one extra monthly payment on your mortgage each year that you may not even notice, which helps you pay your balance down even faster.