I have condominiumized property in Hawaii and made great money doing it, but it was more of a flipping strategy. 

That money is the tenants, not yours or the sellers, so if the seller kept it, they stole from the tenant and you are currently responsible for it. 

Hello everyone,I began my real estate investment journey in 2016 while pursuing dual degrees—an MBA and a Master's in Computer Science. 

There are so money different terms. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

For the money you will pay to invest on the 1600 block of N 27th street, you are better off buying in Germantown/East Mount Airy where the fundamentals are better or spending more to be in a better neighborhood.

I am a Real Property Appraiser 2 at my county tax office I am a long time listener of the podcast.

EXP and Real

Rental 1 - Cash flow Breakeven - rate 3.875% - 20-25% equity (not looking to refi)Rental 2 - Looses about a few hundred a month - rate 9% looking to refinance soon to 6.9% but debating on waiting until rates drop further - 5-8% equityPrimary - currently at 7.25% waiting to refi to 5.5-6% - about 5-10% EquityMy current net worth breakdown is approximately...Real estate 39%Cash reserves 7.5%Brokerage 30%Retirement 17.5%Other 6%

FB and virtual RE groups are a great resource for networking with other local real estate professionals.