Just joined the community and wanted to introduce myself. I’m looking forward to meeting people here, learning from everyone’s experiences, and sharing ideas along the way. I’m particularly interested in property and the different ways people are building their portfolios and creating opportunities. Looking forward to connecting with you all. What are you currently working on in property?

G'Day Guys. My name is Reed. Matt invited me here after reconnecting at a conference recently. Always looking to share as much knowledge with others in todays market. We are chasing 3 deals as we speak across TX, FL and SC. Great time to be buying IMO. Let me know your thoughts.

Should you build your income first, or jump straight into real estate? I know the common advice: Learn real estate. Find deals. Take action. Close your first deal. And I agree with taking action. But from my own journey, I’ve learned something that I don’t think beginners talk about enough: Your financial foundation can affect how you approach real estate. Before I got deeper into real estate, I had already started building multiple income streams. Looking back, I’m extremely grateful I did. Those additional income streams gave me cash flow, flexibility, and breathing room while I was learning the real-estate game. I wasn't approaching every deal thinking: “I need this deal to work because I desperately need the money.” That changes your mindset. You can learn. You can make mistakes. You can walk away from bad opportunities. You can keep going when a deal doesn't close. And sometimes, having another source of income can give a beginner the confidence to stay in the game long enough to actually become good at it. But here's where I want to hear from the community: Do you think beginners should focus 100% on real estate first… or build another income stream alongside it? Maybe you disagree completely. Maybe you believe focusing on one thing is the fastest path to success. Let's debate it. 👇 If you’ve been in real estate for years, what would you recommend to someone just starting today and why?