Applying a value add strategies can get you to much much more equity rather quickly.

If you're looking at buying a rental or house hack in the Triangle, then you should consider short term rentals.  Why? because we have a strong demand for them and great str laws.The Triangle is visited year-round by ...

Depending on what the potential jobs offer in terms of income, does this seem like a realistic strategy?

Quote from @Garrett Jennings: I wanted to check on the forums before I consider using this as a strategy.  

Hi @Charlie Green, I am extremely interested in hearing more about this strategy.

Consult a CPA to ensure compliance with tax regulations and explore strategies that align with your goals, such as providing for your mom while managing tax implications effectively.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

@Dallas Smith To defer capital gains on your investment property, a 1031 exchange is an effective strategy, but the replacement property must be held for investment purposes for at least two years.

I'm an investor and realtor located in the area and happy to chat ideas & strategies and see how I can help. 

This resulted in literally weeks of delays, which contributed to the closing being postponed and rescheduled, losing our locked interest rate.A big gap in the overall Kiavi process is that we never received detailed introductory emails about the steps of the refinancing process.

I think you should seriously consider your financial goals and strategies.