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Technology Exec on my real estate investing journey. I own 4 small buildings, looking to scale & learn as I go. Deal feedback appreciated. I ask dumb questions.

Joined October 2022
About me: 10+ year Saas Technology Executive and small time #realestate investor looking to scale my REI business. I enjoy my W2 career and not looking to retire early, but do have a goal of $20k/month in semi-passive #REI income.
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I’m still surprised every time I hear about people losing funds on #crypto exchanges. At this point, how could you keep any meaningful amount of crypto in an exchange and not use a cold storage wallet?
Part of my W2 total comp is company stock (RSUs + ESPP). My diversification strategy moving forward will be to sell after 1-year (avoid short term gains) and invest in dividend-yielding Stocks and ETFs. Strategies and feedback to this approach are much appreciated!
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Just made my first purchase of VOO today! Will be making another purchase after my trading window opens up again in late December.
If you're buying an apartment building - please don't skimp on an inspection that includes a drain / sewer camera inspection. Really, you should not skimp on any part of it (we use great inspectors and pay them well), but I can't stress the drain / sewer issue enough.
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This is gold right here 🔥
My company has done a little over 400 off-market SFR deals in the last 4 years... On about 10% of our deals, our assignment fee is $50,000+ 90% of our $50,000+ deals come from ONE marketing list.. Here is how to create what I call our "Golden" marketing list.. 🧵
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I’ll be in a position to make my next multifamily #realestate purchase in Feb. Still a lot of great cash flowing markets out there! Deciding on cash (2-4 unit) or leverage for a larger building in IN, WI or TN. Will have about $150k-$200k.
Looking to connect with more experienced investors and learn as I go. I’ve funded my first 4 multifamily buy/hold properties with my W2 income and plan to stack cash, rinse, repeat. It’s been a slow grind and self-taught journey.
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I would love to connect with folks knowledgeable in the areas of deal finding (direct to seller or brokers), pro forma analysis, financing, and managing multifamily real estate. Let’s do some deals!