For the most part, it's probably pretty close to a wash in the short run, but your long-run plans will have more impact.

I have worked in long-term care for over 20 years now as an Administrator , and now I am running a healthcare consulting business on the side. 

It's always good to support local businesses, right?

Decide why you are investing, create some goals around that, then plan a strategy to hit those goals and milestones along the way. consider you time, energy and capital you have and each of those lifestyle dimensions.

Things don't always go as planned so plan for the unexpected.

My business partner and I are looking to start invest there but do not have any contacts.

I have a team of four people building a fix and flip business. 

As I build my revenue I plan on expanding to buy and hold deals, so I need something flexible.

To qualify, you generally need to spend more than 750 hours per year on real property trades or businesses in which you materially participate.

I am a travel nurse but have been saving up to start REI in the Milwaukee area (where my husband and I plan to eventually settle down).