Unlike seasoned investors or repeat homebuyers who understand how to move quickly, many younger buyers approach the process with caution, often leading to missed opportunities.Why Gen Z Is Struggling to Keep UpOne of the key reasons Gen Z buyers are struggling is delayed decision-making.

If you are not finding good deals money wont find you.If you earn a decent wage and are credit worthy you can start investing by house hacking a multi family with a low down payment mortgage.If you have no money or credit your best best is start finding deals and bringing them to other investors who have money.

By focusing on cost-effective improvements, investors can significantly enhance property value.By first Identifying which renovations offer the highest ROI—typically kitchens, bathrooms, and curb appeal. 

Here are a few strategies that might help:- Leverage Industry Benchmarks: Many investors use a percentage of gross rental income as a quick estimate for operating expenses.

Many investors that I have worked with utilize quitclaim deeds or other ways to transfer ownership after the fact, but like David said you need to make sure it will not jeopardize any financing, etc.

Investors with sub-4% rates have a big advantage, while new investors need to adapt—whether through creative financing, value-add strategies, or finding better deals.

I think we have the best advantage because we are where many of the investors want to be and we can drive the neighborhoods ourselves and know where the transitioning areas are. 

Trying to “take over” a vacant property that appears abandoned is not for the untrained would-be investor.

Your plan sounds feasible, but there are a few things to keep in mind:DSCR Loan Flexibility – DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans are designed for investors, meaning there typically aren’t occupancy restrictions like conventional loans have.

REPS can allow real estate investors to treat certain income as non-passive.