So the role requires you to lead the charge, essentially.If I were to redesign it all from scratch, I would have assumed this role much sooner, implemented a lot of business planning and coaching earlier, and focused on my strengths as much as possible from the start.

In sellers market like we are in right now, the sooner you act the better. 

I've been listening to a ton of BP podcasts, started reading articles on here, and am getting excited about how this new adventure in real estate investing may help us reach retirement sooner!

. :) Looks like we need to go over financials sooner than later so that my research on seller financing and loans wont go in vain. 

And we're looking to hit $1 billion within another 10 years time (hopefully much sooner!).

@Stephen Spradley I'll just add a couple things that I hope are helpful:Talk to a lender sooner rather than later.

In any case the sooner you convert to a rental the better as then you will start avoiding and deferring taxes, and freeing up more money to invest.

I'm only thinking of your flexibility here, to hold out for the right tenant next time, or your need to shove a loud gym next to them if offered... which won't make the insurance company too happy. 

That means you will probably get your money back at the average cap rate and not sooner.

She wants to get the money sooner and be done with it.