Commercial is a totally different ball game than residential, so connecting with a commercial broker will definitely make your life easier.

Remember, successful asset management is the difference-maker in real estate investing.Two properties could look identical, but how they are managed is the real game-changer

There are rules and situations unique to each state and that is why you want to go with a local lender vice someone just reaching out to you telling you they can do it. 2) Better recourse if the lender screws something up: a local lender has more skin in the game so to speak as if they screw something up their name will be mud to local real estate agents in the deal.

Things like your car (if used for business) and home office expenses could be game-changers, especially in your first year. 

Collections are where the game is won or lost, and without proactive management, even the prettiest property can bleed money. 

For me, in the LTR game, it's tenants. 

Try again in 2026.It's a long game.

More than happy to connect and strategize game plans any time.

Real estate is a relationship game.

I just was on BP's Real Estate Rookie podcast and talked about the small and mighty game plan.