Now, with those out of the way, you can worry about the roof, foundation, sewer, HVAC, pool, etc, because these don't matter at all if you can't get the property sold.8.

Staying local and house hacking—especially now, before kids—gives you so much flexibility to set yourselves up for long-term success.Your financial foundation is super strong, and house hacking a quad sounds like an amazing first step for you two.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

If you’ve got strong tenant demand, proximity to top employers, or even access to public transit, you’re laying a solid foundation.

Focus on education, networking, and analyzing deals carefully to ensure your first investment sets a strong foundation for future growth.Good luck!

Right now, I’m focused on building a strong foundation in real estate by expanding my network and learning strategies for sustainable growth.

Paying off the notes, working to pre-emptively make repairs to capex items before they fail or become a major issue think roof, HVAC, and foundation.

It explains the team that you should develop to have a strong foundation under you while investing remotely.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team

The problem is the foundation is sinking, the outdated polybutylene pipe is leaking in the crawl space and the electrical is outdated.

It sounds like you’ve set a strong foundation for your real estate investing journey, especially with the time you’ve spent educating yourself.