Maybe see if your PM takes advantage of those insurance policies, which could help to alleviate that problem (if it is a problem).If the PM company is a licensed real estate brokerage, and they are members of state and local real estate associations, they should have access to a large number of websites that syndicate the listing.

What we did have in the way of real estate “education” was (1) the book “HOW I TURNED $1,000 INTO ONE MILLION IN REAL ESTATE IN MY SPARE TIME” by Bill Nickerson, (2) education provided by organizations to qualify for real estate brokerage licensing and (3) courses in real estate offered by collegesI found that because of the type of education provided we were much more knowledgeable about real estate FUNDAMENTALS, FINANCING, AND LAW than investors are these days.  

Do you have to pay them a fee to be in the brokerage?

Most of my folks shave off 10-20% in taxes their first year even without REPS real estate professional status.Taxable Brokerage Account: Not recommended, put into Alts.2.

First off, in some brokerage accounts, you can move money around index funds without incurring a taxable event i.e VTSAX to VTI or something or withint a 401k or Roth and completely change your funds much like a 1031 Exchange.Are you sure you are in a taxable account?  

Is it worth taking the time to get my Real Estate license, getting affiliated with a brokerage, and live that career out enough to eventually start investing?

@Britney RossI’ve been in the RE business for over four decades now.Most of that time spent in the single family brokerage and investing world.Several years ago, I made the decision to transition from SFR to multifamily.Despite decades in the industry I felt the need to educate myself about MF.I paid for an intense 2 week education program and then a 3 month mentorship.Trust me, it was worth it.During the mentorship, I acquired a 43 unit property with the help of my mentor.Fast forward 4 years later, I am in a General Partner in 1000 units worth $130M.So for me, it was money well spent.You didn’t mention where type of investing you wanted to do.If it’s MF, you are going to need partners and help.

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