But, it takes a commitment to be an ACTIVE investor.  

@Maria T., why are you looking to use preferred equity?  

While I’m just starting out and don’t have a portfolio yet, I’m committed to making my first investment in 2025.I joined BiggerPockets to gain the education, insights, and support needed to confidently make that leap.

Lots of us have our licenses, but committing full time to being a realtor in today's climate would be very hard as it's commissions only.

Quote from @Henry T.: Olympia WA just passed an assistance program for certain minorities if they can show they have roots in this state prior to 1968.

A great investor focused real estate professional is committed to the investor, not the investment.  

Hey @Lisa T., so giving a shout out to @Mike Lambert who is pretty savvy investing south of the border.

Quote from @Evan T.

In addition, reporting companies created on or after January 1, 2024, are required to submit information about the individuals who formed the company (“company applicants”).FinCEN is committed to providing America’s small businesses with the resources and information they need to make filing as quick and easy as possible.

I’ve seen landlords who handle this by requiring tenants to show commitment through actions like attending financial literacy programs before lease renewal, which could help mitigate some of the risks.PS: If you haven’t already, consider working with local organizations that offer financial literacy workshops for tenants as part of lease conditions.