How'd you choose which type of CRE you wanted to invest in?
There's storage, industrial, medical, retail, hotel, etc. Is it just that you went with whatever type you thought would thrive the most in the future?

Also, any advice you wish you knew earlier on in terms of networking with other RE investors and lenders and brokers? I've got the time and I've got the internet connection. I'm just not sure what questions I should be asking them.
[{"id": "g81cudc", "text": "Just check your bank account.", "replies": [{"id": "g81f1cs", "text": "What do you mean? I'm in high school. I want to get a better feel for why people invest in storage vs. industrial vs. SFH. I got no money in the bank as of now.", "replies": [{"id": "g81roj1", "text": "Gotcha, in that case I would follow the advice that others have already commented.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "g81gua2", "text": "storage- people will always be moving, especially if you can find it near a military base\n\napartments- people need to live somewhere right, medical is decent but only for offices that have diagnostic equipment", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "g81jvbf", "text": "You're in high school and have time? Read a book to learn more. Also, understand that you most likely aren't going to become an investor in the near future. The most typical path would be to do college and then network with alumni, pursue internships, etc. Then upon graduation work at a RE shop where you can learn and save some money to eventually do your own deals. I don't know your situation, but there aren't many 24 year olds I know doing their own deals, even my associate has only bought one condo. It's a long path to what you're talking about..", "replies": [{"id": "g83mrw0", "text": "I'm reading Randel's Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur. What I'm getting to realize more and more is that it doesn't matter your age, it matters what you know. If you're young and know a shit ton about the ins and outs of leases, options, types of contingencies, and so on, I have no doubt that you'd be able to succeed early on in RE. Thanks for your advice nonetheless though. I do value reading a lot.", "replies": [{"id": "g864hzs", "text": "I would recommend Linneman's Real Estate Finance and Investments", "replies": [{"id": "g87hul5", "text": "Thank you!", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "g82mex6", "text": "I am glad the OP asked this question.   I am nearly 50 and ask this question frequently.    I am fortunate to have a career that provides, yet I still want to dabble/dip my toes in CRE.    Where to invest is a truly hard question to answer and depending on location the answers will change (I presume).   \n\nI am convinced though, that if a building is on LOOPNET or anywhere else with a MLS# it is overpriced.     \n\nFor me the question is where do you find deals?", "replies": [{"id": "g82wg46", "text": "You want to find the unlisted unrepresented properties then you have to walk the neighborhoods. Let that be your new hobby when we are done with covid, just cruise up and down the street, be curious, be friendly ask questions, chat people up, don't be too nosy or too obvious. You'd be amazed what will come your way.", "replies": [{"id": "g83m3ro", "text": "Although this wasn't in reply to my post, I found it helpful nonetheless. Thank you for this advice!", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "g82q33s", "text": "The question is, what apetite you have for risk and which risk are you willing to take for the most profit? That is only a question that you can answer. Price and return come at a price. The riskier it is, the more it pays. That is the reason why US gov bonds pay almost nothing, a AAA long retail contract in a mayor market would be value at  4.5% and a mom and pops in the middle of nowhere will be value at 10%.", "replies": [{"id": "g83mmdf", "text": "I'm reading Randel's Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur and he's really showing me how there is no risk in buying a good large property that's in a decent market. So, maybe I don't have the appetite for a mom-and-pop, but I do for a large commercial building.", "replies": [{"id": "g83z60o", "text": "There is always risk in every investment. Literally that is what cap rates measure. Yes, even in large markets with large buildings. You can go to any big city and I can show you an mall that ended up being a bad deal, or a tenant that was considered a very conservative investment and ended up closing its doors. My best advice would be to not read those \"get rich with real estate\" books. They tend to be like reading Coelho when you suffer from depression. If you want to really understand commercial real estate, I would advice you getting courses on the economics of real estate. Learn as much as you can on debt service and do you own analysis as if you were to invest in a property. We are here to help you.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "g89or3k", "text": "I'm a few days late but I don't know if you really got a good answer here. One thing I didn't see anyone mention - invest in what you know and where you have knowledge. Obviously you're just starting the learning process, so you might not have much to go off. I think most people start in residential uses because they have a feel for rent rates, market demands, and build out specs just based on life. If you have family or friends that run restaurants or small retail shops (phone repair, vape shops), pick their brain on rent rates, repairs, insurance issues, etc.  Migrate towards asset classes you understand and where you have a better feel for lessee markets/industries. Don't pick something just because it's sexy. \n\nAlso, save that guap. You're going to need it for real deals. Knowledge turns heads but cash speaks.", "replies": [{"id": "g8ay4mj", "text": "Thanks for your advice. Yea, almost no one actually answered my question in the posts I made. I think 1 or 2 directly acknowledged them. :/ Can I ask what kind of real estate you invest in?\n\nPersonally, I think I want to do large multifamily/apartments and follow the path of James Kandasamy. I see a lot of value in value add(heh) but I think the one thing that's holding me back is the level of maintenance it requires. It seems (and prob is) a lot to keep on top of.", "replies": [{"id": "g8hu49l", "text": "Sure, I work and invest in residential uses. My personal investments are more on the smaller end and my work is on the large scale of residential. For me, I'm involved in a wide range of aspects of the housing industry, so I invest in what I know. I'm currently diversifying into mixed use properties (residential/office) since I'm comfortable with the residential portion and can make some assumptions on the office portion. I say that to share my thought process with you as the basis for my advice. \n\nI don't know who James Kandasamy is, sorry. I would just say that making the initial jump into multifamily will probably be a little tough. I think others on here have commented that apartments are pretty competitive on the acquisition side (see my previous comment). You'll either need work experience or previous investing experience to structure an apartment deal. There's nothing wrong with starting small and scaling up after you have a proven track record. As for the maintenance side, just always underwrite the deal with a management fee and a repair reserve. If you want a true investment, you'll need to pay others to manage and repair your asset.", "replies": [{"id": "g8qkrdz", "text": "Thanks for responding. Kandasamy is a guy I found when I was listening to podcasts. Now, he's my inspiration. Not sure what it is about him, but he just makes real estate investing seem so attainable as a goal.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]