Start your real estate journey with house hacking, exploring medium-term rentals, and flipping for capital.

Also, don’t forget to explore platforms like Airbnb and VRBO to see what properties are performing well in your target areas.

I’ll definitely keep all of this in mind as I explore the area.

I'm exploring the idea of investing in a short-term rental (STR) property abroad and have a few questions regarding how to structure it for tax efficiency.

You might explore different strategies and it might take some time to fine your niche.

@Tierra CarpenterTo leverage your $20k, improve your credit score and explore creative ways to leverage it.

@Jesse Dominguez-Castelan You should also explore one of the quickest options to this situation - reach out to the seller financing provider and see if he'll extend the balloon a few more years.I did this in the past when my 5 year balloon was about up, it was a simple email checking if he was happy with the arrangement and would extend an additional 3 years. 

A cash flow-positive property is ideal.Financing Options: Explore loan options like FHA, which may allow you to buy with a lower down payment if you live in one unit while renting out the other.3.

These properties just haven't been cutting it and exploring new ventures.

I am primarily looking for small multi-family and exploring cities in Ohio like Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati, as well as the RTP area in North Carolina.