I went on to acquire several other credentials both before and after becoming a CPA, driven by my desire to master every facet of the profession.

If you have any info about acquiring financing, let me know :) Thanks!

Quote from @Collin Stewart: For those who've successfully acquired small multifamily properties (duplexes, triplexes, quads), what strategies worked best for you?

I have investors buy property from 60-100k, and cashflowing between $500-$1000/monthly depending on what they buy.It's going to take you time to acquire properties, but with the amount you hypothetically have saved up, you could probably get up to about $10k in rental income buying smaller price point properties.

I've seen many investors get burned because they failed to understand their hard money loan terms/rates, even if they did acquire what should have been a home run deal. 

In other words, they are in some sort of financial situation that is forcing the sale of the home.

How can I acquire money without using my primary residence?

.- 1031 exchange opportunity: I could potentially do a 1031 exchange to acquire a duplex or triplex, deferring taxes.- Access to funds: I could consider a cash-out refinance or a HELOC to access funds for additional investments.- which property would you recommended me to keep? 

For those of you who actively acquire land, what challenges have you faced in different markets?

I met a real estate agent who was flipping in the suburbs south of boston and he was focusing on acquiring properties considerably under market value.