or should we hold our own investor meeting via Zoom or FB messenger just to be able to talk about our concerns at least?

He was getting ready to send about $4,000 via Zelle to someone but luckily his gut feeling was telling him something is wrong.

Owning Real Estate and owning companies via stock will both get you there.

You could also buy properties via partnerships if you have others who are willing.You will figure it out, I promise!

Instead of asking if you should get it, you should research what being a real estate agent entails and if it will benefit you.if you have another job, you will likely be doing the real estate license part-time.There are two main reasons that people get the real estate license1) To make money via commissions2) to have access to the MLS and view properties(I don't think this is a good reason as you can view sites like zillow/trulia/redfin)Real Estate investing is hard in itself, no need to spend the many hours taking classes/exams to complicate the investing portion of real estate.

@Jayden HamiltonIt depends on several factorsFederal considerationsCapital gains tax rates are either 0%, 15% or 20%You may also be subject to a 3.8% net investment income tax depending on your income levelsDepreciation recapture is taxed at a maximum of 25% tax ratesState ConsiderationsYou also have to factor the state tax rate of the state if the property is located outside of Illinois.Some of the taxes may be a mute point if you decide to take advantage of a tax deferral via 1031 exchange or QOF.Speak with your CPA if you want a more specific answer.

No comment on what you should do, but your calculations in 3-5 should probably include equity built up via mortgage paydown and a conservative number for appreciation.

To the OP, as stated by others, you will not be able to offset any of your W-2 income via RE.

Has anyone put up a billboard or done marketing on the local transit buses or anything of that sort ?What were your costs vs return on your investment ? was it successful ?Thanks

Yes, meetups are the best way to learn (in-person and via Zoom) and just make connections and listen to what others are doing.