Find deals and use the private money to purchase  and flip them.

Then later as you grow older and no longer want to share your space you can just stop renting the other bedroom.

what would you think of a 14,600sqft 3 unit property in sailboat bend, off market, that is RMM25 zoned and has a nice single family and duplex behind it, half of the lot if empty so it can be developed or RV/trailer parking, for $1.1M?

I could get the same or higher overall ROI by putting my money in an index fund which is 100% passive.Deal #2This seems like a good deal to me at the asking price.

As for non-bank loans, I'm familiar with a loan program that provides 100% financing, but it requires a minimum 650 credit score and proof of funds covering 12 months of interest.

Quote from @Brendan Jones: I am very new to learning about real estate and am looking for advice on my first home and how I can best use it to help offset my mortgage and generate cash flow.

An LLC is useful for two things: anonymity and legal protection.

It’s usually best to open a separate business checking account so your rental income and expenses stay organized and away from personal funds.

It will be extended, we'll see a reduction in regulations that hamper small businesses, and we'll see new regulations that help small businesses.

Over time, you can increase rent, reinvest profits, or leverage equity to grow your portfolio.