Before making the shift, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared and are ready to take the leap. You can shift from being a real estate service provider to an investor.

The disconnect is jaw dropping. Just wow,” wrote one user of a resident who offered “any amount” to protect his home.

Need to act fast here. All neighbors houses burning. Will pay any amount. Thank you,” wrote Wasserman, whose firm estimates the value of its current portfolio at $1.59 billion.

New year predictions appear everywhere — investment advisors, professionals, pundits, publications, and more. You want to check the ones from last year. Here’s why.