Having a solid GC to lean one as you start your first BRRRR project is going to be crucial to your success.

Columbus, Ohio, is a great city to invest in where you can still find deals that cash-flow while also seeing a ton of appreciation with massive companies and developments coming in pushing the city's growth to new levels.The first thing you'll want to do is build a solid team.

You’ll put 5% down but get 2% back on sale (which might pay for your closing costs) and then do a rent by the room to cover your expenses and downpayment for next year) Not sure which university you are at but both Henrietta and South Wedge are solid places to start (serving RIT and UR respectively) Good luck, I personally think Rochester is a great area to start due to constrained supply with a growing population

Owner-Builder Construction Loan (Challenging but Possible)Some lenders offer owner-builder loans, but they usually require:✅ Strong financials (good credit, assets, low debt-to-income)✅ A solid construction plan, budget, and timeline✅ Proof of prior experience (renovations help, but formal experience is a plus)✅ A licensed contractor or project manager to sign off on the build2.

Buying a second home to rent out is a solid strategy, but be sure you understand the cash flow, including mortgage, taxes, and potential vacancies.

Single-family homes and small multifamily properties (duplexes, triplexes) are solid options depending on your goals.

I'm considering tapping into the equity from either my primary residence or rental property to purchase another rental home that generates solid monthly cash flow.I'm open to investing out of state and have heard that areas like Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina offer potential opportunities.

Rental property taxes can be tricky, but you have a few solid options:1.

Sounds like you’ve put in the work to build a solid foundation—wishing you success as you take the next steps!

So I had a solid enough down payment that I thought, why not go out of state where it's cheaper, where I have friends who've been successful and can get more bang for my buck?