EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

A 25 basis point cut is likely, with a 75% probability, as the Fed weighs solid wage growth and labor market strength.Part-Time Employment & Immigration ImpactPart-time employment surged by 264,000, reflecting business caution.

They accepted terms for creative financing for 1 year allowing me time to improve rents and refinance with very little down payment.

Or it simply to find a city where you can rent an investment property full-time on Airbnb?

Or figure out how projects are developed and get one "most of the way" (land leased, site planned, permitted, power purchase agreement signed) and then sell the deal to a big developer.My perspective: My W2 for the last 8 years is environmental and development consulting for oil & gas, renewables generation, transmission, and commercial RE development.

In a perfect world, I would get a non-recourse construction loan, one-time close to permanent financing.

Things are going well with this property which has sparked this desire to seriously pursue Real Estate Investing as a full-time business!

Hi Joseph,When starting your investment journey, it's essential to set clear goals that define your investment purpose and time horizon.

I was previously increasing every 5 years , but think I may need to shorten this amount of time, as I near retirement and could use the income.  

Time to acquisition is important for an 85% complete property depending on what is missing.