If you could start over

[Jacob Casarez]

I am just over a year into my first house hack/live and flip deal. My brother and I owner occupy the property and rented out 3 rooms. With just over 40k equity into the deal we have the option to cash out next May to defer capital gains on 2 year residence. I am exploring options and like to move quickly. We want to make enough cashflow to eventually leave our 9-5 jobs. I've thought about owner occupying a 4 plex, but not sure. If you could start over today in Real Estate Investing, what route would you go??