Real estate is a long term game once you understand that it gets easier my friend .

I'd like to get a few properties in my portfolio, continue to network and learn the game and then transition into finding, funding, rehabbing and closing my own deals. 

I don't know how to post documents to my profile yet or if that's a thing but I just made a 4 page ASR package based off of another site.

Managing 17 shopping centers and selecting sites for new developments is no small feat—kudos to you!

This strategy can be a game-changer for building long-term wealth, as it enables you to leverage your gains without an immediate tax hit.Example: Sell a rental property for $300,000, reinvest in a new property of equal or greater value, and defer capital gains taxes indefinitely.5.

You can still use a property manager for on-site tasks, but your own activities—like managing bookings, marketing, and bookkeeping—must be well-documented and exceed the property manager’s time.It’s important to carefully track your hours, especially if you’re managing remotely, as this can face additional scrutiny from the IRS.

It’s a longer-term game, though, with higher upfront costs.I’d say spend some time researching your target area and connecting with local investors or meetups—they’re goldmines for market insights and networking.

I was on the site and decided to look at my discussions and saw you updated it.

I have a few lenders who do but they still require some money from the borrower so they have skin in the game.  

https://www.nyc.gov/site/dep/environment/noise-code.page@Nathan Gesner is spot on.