Pointed you to an inexpensive RE linlicensing class and explained that that was the best way to learn the business and get access to good comps.

Get an education..do some classes in real estate in college... save up $... graduate and go full force....Real estate is a great way to make money but it's all about timing...in your life and the properties!

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I reduced 80% of my stress and opportunities for a deal to go south by investing in an asset class without Tenants.

Also you might find some local BP members who can help you on determining the class of the neighborhood.

You still need closing costs, due diligence fees, reserves etc.The other component even if you find a partner is this is mixed use which is one of the hard assets to manage and liquidate versus a 100% specific asset class.

I would then buy cash flowing single family homes in middle class neighborhoods.

The lessons I've learned from taking the licensing class and the network I've started to build with the agency I joined are already moving me towards the goals I want to achieve (like was stated above, buy and hold "passive" income is my objective).

Some may see that as a con but I see it as a pro.With other classes of real estate (i.e. single family homes, apartment buildings, etc.), you're kind of stuck with it where it sits.

Once that is done, take all the classes that the broker offers (the more the better).