Everyone is gambling, and I keep advising my clients to please not compete with that level of moronic. 

Hope you enjoy it and let me know what you think/ what type of content you would like to see covered in it.

Quote from @Ashley Gamble: We recently bought a property that we have found out within the first few weeks of owning it that is has VERY SERIOUS drainage and humidity issues and lots of previous water damage that the sellers did not disclose.

@John Nachtigall- I enjoyed your post.

No different than gambling. 

It's great that you enjoy your career—keep pursuing that passion, but building a nest egg in real estate too is a great idea.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out I enjoy helping and talking REI.

I will be injecting new funds every year.Full Control: I enjoy analyzing deals and prefer to have full control over my investments, so syndication is not an option.Given that I'm a complete newbie in real estate, I would greatly appreciate your advice on the following:Selection Criteria: What factors should I prioritize when choosing properties?

I'm particularly passionate about fix and flip and section 8 in Baltimore, Tulsa, San Antonio, and Houston.Outside of real estate, I enjoy triathlons, martial arts, fatherhood, and time with family and friends.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

We actually both enjoy our job (despite some scheduling conflicts once in a while).