There was also a guy who pitched their stock option trading program.

Since your metric is modest cash flow with long-term appreciation, focus on neighborhoods with a history of steady growth and tenant stability.As a realtor, you already have the skills to analyze deals—so trust your instincts and take action!

Scaling up is a big leap, but breaking it down into small, actionable steps—like building a deal pipeline or starting conversations with potential investors—can help keep the process manageable.I’m based in the PNW (Seattle), so if there’s anything I can do to help or if you’d like to collaborate on deals in Washington, feel free to reach out.

I have traded maximizing cash flow for ease of management. 

What would be a good actionable for you now is to visit open houses in areas you think you like and starting talking with Listing Agents at those homes.

I would also keep in mind that very often it is not so much the decision itself but the decision maker that determines the success of a course of action.

So far, I think one of my biggest lesson on 2024 is that I finally I decided to take an action and started looking for my first real-state property. 

I'd also recommend diving into books, podcasts, and even attending real estate events to start learning more.Here:Learn the Basics: Study property types, financing, and market trends.Network: Attend events, connect with pros, and build relationships.Find a Mentor: Seek guidance from someone experienced in commercial real estate.Start Small: Look at smaller deals or partnerships to get your feet wet.Take Action: Once ready, start evaluating deals and making offers.

Interestingly I don’t see any legislation or legal action against REAL wholesaling, which is purchasing a property at a wholesale price and immediately selling it a a retail or higher than wholesale price.  

The initial action is more like a lis pendens in function I think.