Newbie looking for the right niche

[Jelani Tate]

I joined Bigger Pockets last year and got overwhelmed with all of the options, so I am back to square one on my education. I would like to start REI to build some wealth for my growing family, but could use some advice.

I live in the Chicago suburbs and my wife and I have two young children. We own a home, so I don't know if house-hacking would be right for us.

I am moderately handy, so flipping may be an option. But the ultimate goal would be to own a duplex-fourplex that we would rent out and generate positive cash flow.

If you have followed a similar path or are on this current one, please contact me so that we can talk and discuss how you made your decisions.

Thank you for your advice,

Jelani