Depending on your long term goals I wholesale and use the assignments fees to buy free and clear properties and I use creative marketing to buy and keep in my portfolio. 

Our goal is to have a small but mighty portfolio, much like Chad Carson’s model he describes in his book and podcast.

I’ve been investing in Detroit for years and built a 12-door portfolio that generates $16,000/month in gross rents.

I have both listened to the podcast and read some of the books produced by BP so it's been fun learning about different strategies people have used to expand and grow their portfolios.

Are you aiming to build a significant portfolio over time, or do you plan to keep it more manageable with just a couple of rentals?

Equity is your frozen cash that you access as it grows to build your portfolio 

My portfolio consist of duplexes and single family homes, and one STR, however this will be my first renovation other than minor touch ups. 

I'm looking to expand my portfolio, or would like to network with folks in my area. 

I switched over to Baselane over a year ago and it has worked well for my growing portfolio.

My first house hack involved me living in an enclosed patio while renting out all of the 3 rooms of a townhouse which was extreme, but I would not have the portfolio I do today if I did not take that first step!