Hi Sean from Upstate New York-You have a full time career and have been studying real estate investing.You are asking yourself if you should accumulate properties one by one or a bunch all at once from an investor selling their portfolio.Personally, I would advise you to accumulate your properties one by one using the buying criteria you establish.

Also make sure to check out @Nathan Brooks' group Bridge Real Estate Investing Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bridgerealestatemeetup/ 

My name is Stephen, and I'm going into my 1st real estate deal.

@Scott Isbister @Tony CanevaroLike Scott I do recommend the collaborate real estate meetups as well.

This week, two critical economic reports—the CPI inflation report (Tuesday, February 13) and Initial Jobless Claims (Thursday, February 15)—will provide new insights into whether the Fed will stay on its current path or begin signaling rate cuts.Real estate investors looking to finance new deals, refinance existing loans, or time their next acquisition should closely monitor how these reports shape market expectations for the Fed’s next move.Current Market ConditionsMortgage rates have remained stubbornly high due to persistent inflation and a strong labor market.

Congratulations to you and your husband on taking the leap into real estate investing!

We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).

Having worked with 1,000's of investors to Broker the properties I sell in my local market, and having worked with dozens of Property Managers, Turnkey Providers, Agents, Property Management Software Companies, Lenders, Inspectors and various other investment real estate vendors to market their products and services on my show, the one thing that stood out to be was the CEO Zach's obsession with the biz.In real estate we've get a lot turnover, a lot of flameout.

Have you read, "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?