With the expanded threshold, landlords can turn to skilled, unlicensed workers for quick fixes—perfect for tenant turnovers or routine maintenance.3.

Even if you’re not ready to buy yet, practicing this skill will help you recognize a great deal when the time comes.Feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat more—I’m happy to share what I know or help you connect with others in the field.

Negotiating is a skill that needs to be practiced and consistently role played to get right.

If I have a skill, knowledge, the right contacts or or a passion that can be leveraged into potential gains, that is where my money is applied.

Strive for constant improvement, adapt to market changes, and continuously learn and develop your skills.

You have acquired skills that are worth 500k, so maybe you can translate that into an adjacent career path and leverage your existing skills?

Quote from @Jonathan Grzeszczyk: David Greene has a series (Sold, Skilled, Scale) that teaches agents how to run their business like a business.

It doesn't mean they are a skilled manager.You should do your own research. 

This is where keeping a cool head and using good negotiation skills will likely yield the best outcome.Good luck.

Best neighborhood and best assets are subjective and largely based on the individuals capabilities (balance sheet, skill set, time etc.)