This is a community meant to help each other get into their first or next <10-unit property. Before we can be a community, we need to know each other! 1. What's your name, city and state? 2. Of everywhere you've been in the world, what's your favorite city? 3. If you could give your 18 year old self one piece of advice, what would it be?

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The best investment I ever made wasn't in real estate, but it led me straight to it. Looking back, the smartest thing I ever did was invest in myself. That decision made me adaptable. It forced me to develop new skills. It gave me the courage to take risks I never would have taken otherwise. And it opened my eyes to possibilities I didn't even know existed. It's the reason I got into fitness. It's the reason I built a six-figure business. And ultimately, it's what gave me the confidence to walk away from that business when I realized something important. What I thought was success in the beginning really wasn't. Working for myself. Making good money. Being able to support my family. But over time, a few things became more obvious. If I wasn't working on the business, things would start going backward. I also realized my kids weren't going to take over, so it would've ended with me. And because that path wasn't leading me where I wanted to be, the overwhelm kept building until I burned out. That was nothing like what I initially thought I wanted. What I actually wanted was freedom. More time with family. Being fully present. A life that didn't depend on how many hours I could work in a day. The skills I had built and the experiences I had were all preparing me for a different path. Real estate investing. But the best investment I ever made wasn't actually in real estate. It was in becoming the person who was finally ready for it.

Hey everyone 👋 Hope everyone is well. I’m currently working on several off-market multifamily opportunities under 40 units. These aren’t the type of deals my larger sponsor groups typically take on, but I know they can still be great fits for smaller partnerships or active operators looking to scale. I’m primarily focused TN, NC, SC, GA and Florida markets and always open to collaborating with serious investors, operators, or boots-on-the-ground partners who want to team up on these types of opportunities. If you’re actively buying, managing, or underwriting in this range — let’s connect and see if there’s some synergy. Drop a comment below or DM me and we’ll compare notes. Dwaine

Whats your favorite dish on the thanksgiving day table? Ill go first- mine is the stuffing. i love good stuffing. and on my table we have home made humus as well. goes great with stuffing.