I always suspected that to achieve anything of great notoriety in Architecture one needed to have access to wealthy friends or develop projects oneself.

All methods are achievable with the right knowledge and mindset.

Some clients who are more aggressive will invest in B-/C+/C class areas in Dayton 1-4 units and get A LOT of cash flow, but incur risks of evictions, expensive turnover renovations, and general C class neighborhood headaches.What are you looking to achieve?

Stay disciplined, focus on cash flow, and you could achieve financial freedom in 5-7 years.Good luck!

Me purchasing it and renting it out to her turns it into an investment property thatvallows me to take advantage of all the tax benefits that come with it.She may lose the primary residence mortgage benefits she has, but I think what we achieve with the conversion outweighs the loss.Cashflow would be immediate and allow for quick savings growth for the next purchase.

In the meantime, expenses such as debt payments, taxes, insurance, and maintenance persist.Characteristics of a City That Enables Financial IndependenceTo maximize your chances of achieving financial independence through real estate, focus on cities exhibiting the following characteristics:Significant and Sustained Population Growth: Rental rates are driven by supply and demand.

I'm unsure which focus would help me scale my portfolio and achieve my goals more efficiently. 

There will be multiple markets you can achieve a 7.5% cap rate especially if you're buying with cash.

A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable.

Will this property help you achieve your long-term investment goals?