Every investor has their own path, and hearing different perspectives will only enrich your journey.Challenges in Real Estate Investing:Finding deals: In competitive markets, it can be tough to find good deals that make sense financially.Capital and financing: Finding funding, especially as a new investor, can sometimes be challenging.Dealing with tenants: Managing rental properties and dealing with tenants can be tricky, especially with issues like late rent or property damage.Market risk: Real estate markets fluctuate, and external factors (like economic shifts or local development projects) can impact property values.I’d be happy to continue the conversation if you want to dive deeper into any of these topics!

@Chad Urbshott Correct, Olympia Trust is one of three places mentioned to set up a trust.

@Troy SmithThe advice you received is correct.

.• Use some equity from the sale to make this transition smoother.I’m torn between maintaining our current home as an asset and buying  a new smaller house to use as a rental after we move back in versus simplifying and focusing on a single upgraded property Considering factors like market trends, potential equity growth, and quality of life, which path do you think would be most beneficial?

I believe you are correct.

Is that correct?

I’m looking to ensure I structure things correctly and attract the right partners.

To do that, to completely re-zone and re-plat the entire area would require, if my history is correct, the largest exercise of eminent domain in US history. 

Flipping and investing in real estate is an exciting path, especially with your husband’s expertise as a contractor—it’s a great advantage. 

I vetted you 2+ years ago, after hearing your affiliation with Avery Carl's STR nonsense if I am remembering correctly-- I dropped all interest.