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[Agyei Axum]

Hey all,

So im living in DC and have about 35k cash saved up. I've been looking into house hacking, BRRR, flips, and just simple buy and holds. I've been analyzing commercial properties on a daily basis because i feel like analyzing 20units makes it easier for me to analyze 2-4. DC is so competitive for a new investor that it's forced me to look elsewhere (Delaware/Phili area) since i went to school in Dover DE. But i'm now looking and probably starting off with flips to build more capital so I can purchase more units. But from reading the forums...many suggest to not start out that way...and I can understand why. I have access to a solid contractor who is actually a family member, but I'm still not sure about that. I also just don't think that throwing my capital into a down payment would be the best use of my money starting off to cash flow a couple hundred a month...but maybe I'm wrong.

Been back and forth with this for a while, would like to hear your thoughts. Thanks.