It can help build some incredible relationships and really learn some great tips from the pros!

Building a strong financial plan, researching markets, assembling a reliable team, and having an exit strategy are essential steps to success.Good luck!

Beyond the lessons from the projects themselves, building a business that’s efficient, diversified, and focused on the luxury market has been a game-changer.

The only rentals I'll consider is if I can do a build to rent.

Get on a budget, build your emergency fund, pay off all debts, save up.

I have decided that I don't want to build a real estate empire but rather generate that cashflow from as few properties as possible. 

IF it is a real problem, then yes, fix it.I would build a fir-in wall out of 2x2s and insulate it heavily (Rockwool comes to mind https://www.rockwool.com/north-america/) There is also drywall that is made for this.

I'm currently planning to purchase a commercial multifamily building in Chicago with the proceeds of a 1031 exchange.

After watching my wife, son and I build our 8locations over the last 7 years, he finally got the itch and saidhey, help me get started.Already posted theprocess he went through on another post developing the location.

I'm not sure why not - one of the great parts about real estate investing is that you can build a team around you for aspects you aren't as strong at or simply want to delegate to someone/expert and do the others yourself - look up "Core 4" for example - where you can have an agent, lender, manager, contractor all at once for your investments and can theoretically just let them do all the interactive work