I originally grew up in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, but for the past two years, I have been working as a software developer in lower Manhattan.I have basically zero background in real estate, but I hope to learn a lot from this community -- enough for my wife and me to invest in one or more rental properties within the next two-to-three years that will give us a nicer return beyond our retirement mutual funds. 

You shouldnt focus/invest in all kinds of multifamily (ground up development, small multis BRRRR, large apartments syndication, medium size multifamily wholesale, etc).

Developing a skill and getting a good specialized education in college will assure you will make more than your less educated counterparts .

Hello BP Community,Just wanted to introduce myself. I've been lurking for a couple months as I've been in avid learning mode. I have so many ideas on avenues in RE I'm interested in pursuing I admit at times it's over...

Here is one that I developed a few years ago when we used to bid at Florida auctions (Can't get formatting properly):1Property Search & Filter Search properties a minimum of 5 days in advance, valued between $XXK and $XXXK2Review Crime ReportsAvoid high crime and high vacancy areas3Determine ARVMake an informed decision of the Fair Market Value/After Repair Value based on comparables, tax assessment and physical condition4Enter Property Data into SystemRecord ARV, Assessed Value, Sq Ft, No.

Caught a lucky development wave and crushed it on appreciation gains. 

I’ve even thought about buying the land and developing a street with duplexes or 4-plexes on it. 

Hey BP,I'm a software developer of 5+ years but have no experience in Real Estate.

Wondering if locals are counting on the new FoxConn deal (Mount Pleasant) and if perhaps investing in those areas (18K new jobs) would be good: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2017/07/26/sco...I'm reading about a lot about the growing pains, but see recently that Racine has agreed to increase infrastructure (water) for the Foxconn development https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2018...

This is not the best neighborhood, but I am seeing a lot of development in the area (new construction builds etc).