You just have to weigh the risks and choose whichever you are confident with.

@Paul FlorezI would ask @Dave Foster if you qualify for 1031 if you sell even if you live in one apartment.I am afraid if you get a situation where you have to evict and it takes months.

and see what skills you might have to add some value as a side hustle.Things started to happen organically as I got more involved in the Chicago real estate market, and I am confident they will for you, too!

I want to get into the commercial side but i understand I have to start with residential to work my way upGoing bigger with a 4-plex could be a smart move if you have the financial stability and confidence to handle the extra management responsibilities.

Experience with models tells me they’re great confidence building tools, but never a good replacement for common sense - and the wisdom of experience.

If you have a “Preapproval” it can be much more valid, the lender may or may not have gone thru the DU process  The reason to ask for a DU is to verify that the lender Actually looked at everything they should have in order to Preapprove you and that they actually Did the DU step  It is in Your best interest to provide the DU if you want the seller to be confident in your offer.

Some people overlearn because they don't have to act and that changes when your confidence increases by seeing people just like yourself making sound investments.

I think since it's 'new construction' I assume it's way more complicated, and I'm sure it comes with different challenges and factors to consider, but as long as you buy it right, have supporting new construction comps, and are confident with your cost per sf analysis, you can hit your target margin - or close to at least! 

Unlike Accredited Investor syndications where you’re confident you can expect certain returns, anything could swing the BTC price wildly one way or another.

I'm going to be honest, it is kind of scary venturing into unfamiliar territory, after 19 years in the home health industry, but being part of Bigger Pockets gives me the confidence necessary to not give up or slow down.