Since you do have 60 acres I feel like you could probably build way more units if you go through a rezone process.

Then I would focus on growing relationships and building your core 4.

I have invested my life savings in real estate to earn a living, save for retirement and build wealth for my family.

Hello,I am a programmer and developer and have been contemplating building something similar to this http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2011/08/investorville....

To start modest and build confidence, start with tiny, reasonable investments, like house hacking.

While the specifics remain to be seen, staying informed, building strong relationships with industry professionals, and adopting a strategic approach to negotiations can help you navigate this evolving landscape and continue to make informed investment decisions.With the potential for more flexible commission structures, what are your thoughts on how Oklahoma City real estate investors can best leverage this change to maximize their returns?

Looking to buy a bigger house and keep my current as a rental to start building a portfolio.

The appraisers I've seen at work always measure the exterior of the finished building, i.e. the outside of the stucco or brick...Maybe someone else measured the interior rooms as @Chris Seveney said, and now you have 2 numbers floating around.It actually could be in your favor if you can get the seller to use the same square footage number and apply it to the smaller SF.... :-)

I do want build real estate portfolio to buy/hold and rent properties for long term.

I'd like to plan a lot of the build myself but also looking for experienced contractors (architects and other trades) who can help with it.