Additionally, we have a decent amount invested in retirement accounts, which we plan to continue building over time.As part of the move, we’ll be purchasing a larger home.

I’ll definitely make that a priority as I build my team.I also appreciate your point about using different contractors based on the scope of work.

I assume a higher upfront cost as far as land purchase and the actual build but you would have a brand new house, instant equity and hopefully maintenance free for quite a while.

build a multifamily property and continue that strategy. building is a different strategy that allows you to still enter hte market below value. this is what we build in columbus ohio for investors it's a 3 story walk up infill that's about 24x40 and 2 bedrooms 1 bath stacked 3 times. it's identical to like 65% of apartments that are built. you'd need probably 100-150k in proceeds.

.• Creative Financing: Keep an open mind to creative financing strategies; sometimes thinking outside the traditional box can reveal opportunities others might overlook.On a related note, I help investors streamline their operations by generating quality leads and assisting with VA hiring, which might be useful as you build your team and network in the area.Looking forward to seeing your progress and sharing insights along the way.

Bonus Tip: If this quadruplex is out of state, I’d highly recommend building a reliable local team (cleaners, handymen, etc.) and maybe consider hiring a co-host or VA to help with day-to-day tasks, especially if you scale up. 

Go straight into focusing on creative finance, subject to, and minimal cash down deals and build from there.I want to hear your thoughts on what direction to take here if you were in my shoes given these constraints (full time job and a few thousand saved) and you want to optimize for passive income first, then value appreciation?

There is a pretty decently sized parking lot literally less than 100 feet from that house.I am assuming it is part of the college and it is pretty far from the buildings so maybe you could get them to allow you to use it for wedding parking.

There's real potential there to build a successful portfolio.If you’re looking to connect or need any insights into these markets, feel free to reach out! 

I found an area where I can invest in and I'm starting to build connections already so far I think my current plan makes sense.