@Ketch Bays I started with the exact same amount of money.

Great idea. 

In Canada we have a 25 year mortgage (for example), but we renew it every 1-5 years (they started a 10 year one as well) at the current interest rate. 

Don’t start a new job .

Option 4: 20% down on 2 to 3 properties Also open to hear other ideas, I'm self employed so getting a lender can be a bit more difficult.

I do like the idea of VAs tracking KPIs I got to let the team know!

Napoleon Hill's book, "Think and Grow Rich" written in 1937, is still a good read for it's basic ideas.

Cold calling is a great idea to get started, but maybe try connecting with local real estate groups or online forums too—they can sometimes have off-market deals.

Good evening BP world,I am looking to make some contacts, specifically RE agents and hands-on investors in the phoenix area, in order to start acquiring some value add SFH investment properties.

As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market.