My “why” is to simply diversify my income streams and obtain an asset or two.

Cost to replace a 3-way valve can be $200 in some areas, cost to replace a 3-way valve that has broken and is streaming water into the wall of a 2nd story apartment at 3am could be (whatever the market will bear) $500, $800, 1,200....Plumbers are expensive.Did you get an itemized bill?

Real estate agents have the potential for a steady income stream from commissions, while GCs may face more uncertainty with project timelines and budgets.

MLS access and real comps - Zillow and redfin not always as accurate and dependable as MLS (for me anyways)  Additionally selling / listing the property after you fix and flip it -another income stream - There’s more but that’s what i’ve done. 

The down stream impact of avoiding property management is that I self manage.  

Or I see Buyers being served by Realtors that are starving (because there is so much competition and being a Realtor is their only income stream).

., which I plan to eventually replace with full time real estate investment and business ownership.Currently, my real estate business initiative is to replace my current career’s active income stream with a house flipping active income stream.The next milestone would be to begin building a rental portfolio for a relatively passive revenue stream and long term wealth building.Current initiative goals: (24 month goals - Starting 01/2023 and ending 01/2025 )- Revolving 30 property/year flip routine.- $1Mil Cash on hand.

My ultimate goal is own multiple cash flowing properties in the Seattle area that outperform my active income streams. 

I don’t anticipate noise / disturbance issues, but I know some are just against the idea of a “constant stream of strangers” in their community.

We'll add another unit and revenue stream on the property a year or two down the road.Sure, it's great to be an expert and beat out crazy good competition.