There are many out-of-the-box solutions available for many industries.

The real estate industry has changed a lot in the last 5 years and many real estate brokerages are going down the same path as commercial brokerages.

"Industrial chic."

Quote from @Dylan Harris: Hello All,First post on here, I am just getting started in the RE industry - specifically foreclosures.

Look James, to put this another way, Short-Term Rental industry destroys you're entire argument!

(high five) I work from home in the Tech industry as a software Product Manager. 

@Constance Kang well you discovered how many of the most expensive REI instructors work in this industry.

The best way to leverage 80k in this industry is based off of your skill set.Are you handy?

You are wise to limit your scope to a particular type of company.I have been in the industry for the past two decades, and from my years in the business, I can recommend a couple of other companies outside of my family. 

Knowing this information will help you identify the right professionals to bring on board.At minimum, your team team should include:Financial Advisor: to help with investment strategies - portfolio diversification and risk management.Real Estate Agent/Broker: to help with property acquisition and market analysis.Accountant or Tax Advisor: to help manage financial records, tax planning, and optimization.Attorney: to provide legal counsel for contracts, agreements, and investment structures.Mentor or Coach: to offer guidance, insights, and industry knowledge.Networking and Relationship Builder (for everything else you will need): to connect you with potential partners and collaborators.