I'd recommend diverisification, but if you do come across an exceptional opportunity in real estate or otherwise to be open to skewing in that direction.

Working with a knowledgeable 1031 exchange advisor or real estate professional who understands market cycles can be key to timing your transactions effectively and avoiding the pressure to buy at a peak.

@Roger Garner we work with a lot of real estate investors that provide us with intel on who the top property managers are.

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@Elizabeth BrownCongratulations on wanting to get into real estate.

You may need to be a licensed real estate broker/agent to wholesale legally in many jurisdictions7.

Is it a real value add or will it add more stress and complication to the manager's already busy life?  

You need to ask a real estate attorney about your question but just a thought before you go that direction. 

You will HAVE to take some form of deprecation as it is not optional in real estate.

We are definitely looking at the high appreciation rates hawaii has and the stable rise in real estate.