Details matter: keep a log (something like an excel spreadsheet) that documents the date, duration, and events that occurred/work you did. 2.

I have a calculator (semi-ugly but effective excel sheet) I use to look at the numbers on all 1031 exchanges I’m considering.Let me know if you want help with the calculations

That said, Texas tends to offer more affordable housing than Florida’s coastal towns, so your money might go further if you’re buying properties for yourself and your portfolio.When it comes to family life, Texas has tons of family-friendly suburbs with excellent schools.

Explore Financing OptionsChicago offers excellent financing opportunities for house hackers.

And I did buy 13 lot package in Henry county but it was all sewer and water.. smokin deal 3k a lot held them 2 years and sold for 35k a lot :)@Jay Hinrichs excellent advice - always appreciate your insight!

@Michael Plaks This is an excellent clarification!

The lower barrier to entry would be excellent for my personally smaller net worth.

These are what we call "A-class" markets—areas with strong fundamentals, high demand, and typically excellent long-term appreciation.

Zach, specifically, does not demonstrate himself as an excellent businessman.

The BiggerPockets community has excellent book recommendations, such as The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner.