I’m also looking for mentorship, partnerships, and apprenticeship opportunities to sharpen my skills and learn from those who’ve been there before.If you’re an investor, agent, lender, or property manager in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Looking for ways to expand my network as well as possible job opportunities. 

Since your wife will probably never want to learn as much as you do about real estate investing I would use it as an opportunity to really make sure you understand it by explaining it to her, if you can teach it to her you will gain a much deeper understanding for yourself.My question is though, if you want to be a real estate investor, why did you sell your only real estate investment to become a renter?

The longer you hold the property for investment the easier it is to demonstrate that you did in fact intend to hold the property for rental or investment purposes. 

So, again, an opportunity to take on less risk initially to get the learning curve out of the way.Bottom line - your approach doesn't have to start out one or the other. 

That’s an exciting opportunity, Ashley!

Especially right now while realtors are hungry for business, it could be a good opportunity.

Also, off-market opportunities can be a great way to find deals that fit specific investment strategies.

I can see how starting with a 4-plex could provide better returns and learning opportunities without an overwhelming jump in complexity.

I mainly bought it for the land, do not intend to rent it out for cash flow or what not.It is currently occupied by the previous owner.