But not the one I drive . 

Your drive to learn and network will be invaluable as you explore creative strategies that maximize returns and minimize upfront costs.Feel free to reach out, ask questions, and share experiences this community is a great resource for learning and connecting with like-minded investors.

., who might also want to open an outpost, as well as drive local traffic so it's not all real estate and other people want offices there too.

By the time you have 4, 5 ... 10 properties, it makes it worth the time to systematize and gets some meaningful current income.In short, if I just wanted to invest the money, I'd look into a syndication. 

Trying to narrow down which strategy will best suit our goals and lifestyle is my current focus, and I am looking forward to having meaningful conversations here on these forums.

And that's because you can buy with positive, so why buy negative.Question for you Brian - What will you do doing at the property during its tenancy if you buy the new construction house (which is over an hour drive).

If its the trendy hot areas, or general "path of progress" and your able to make a trip and go drive around to find that "path" its really the best way. 

It's why everyone is looking to hack everything (do it quicker) instead of focusing on the principal of compound interest in everything they do.My dad taught me a great lesson once when I was driving.

File all receipts in a dedicated Google Drive folder.

Would be good to clarify this as it would be meaningful if upon sale those gains were taxed as active income.