Building Your Strategy

Start with clear goals. Want passive income? REITs or syndications. Want hands-on wealth building? House hacking or rental properties. Want exposure without commitment? Real estate crowdfunding platforms let you invest with as little as $500.

Whatever path you choose, follow three rules.

First, never skip the math — run conservative projections assuming higher vacancy and lower rents than you expect.

Second, keep reserves — 6 months of expenses per property minimum.

Third, start small — one property or one REIT fund teaches you more than any course ever will.