Quote from @Zachary Jensen:Unfortunately it is a choice, not both. 

But looking at the scale of the operation I also understand he did not have another choice - tractors were not invented yet.The transition will not be quick and it will not be painless.

Inventory is now very substantially above the extreme lows seen in recent years, when inventory in the Austin area fell below 1 month (very extreme imbalance between demand and supply) for a sustained period.Kendall Garrison, CEO of Amplify Credit Union, recently said, “The good news is that we are moving toward a more sustainable level of inventory, which will provide price stability for sellers and more choices for buyers.

So, we have no choice, we can no longer allow common sense in operations, everything, EVERY interaction MUST be documented to the most absolute detail from start to finish, it is the only way to eliminate the liability and risk of after-fact suites. 

I’m planning to buy more with them but also exploring other options with a local realtor so I have more choice on properties and locations.  

I personally like House-hacking as primary choice in this market, followed by a light rehab BRRR, lastly would be flip or long term hold (unless you got a smoking deal!) 

Evaluate the rental market in your area to determine the optimal configuration for maximizing rental income.The choice between using cash flow from your current house to cover expenses or pay off the mortgage faster depends on your long-term financial goals and risk tolerance.

I think we will eventually get the house and then we can decide what to do.So many choices down along the Oregon coast.

I was able to negotiate with the seller to meet with the tenant before I bought and I let them have the choice to leave or go and if they stay then sign a lease for $1600 per month.

You may drastically lower your living expenditures and increase your capacity to save for future investments by renting out some of your units while you live in others.Starting with a duplex or triplex is a sensible choice, given your aims and money.