Focus on smaller single-family homes, condos with low HOA fees, or multi-family properties in these regions, and build a reliable local team of agents, property managers, and other professionals to ensure a smooth investing experience.

If you're open to exploring new markets, this could be a great way to pick up properties for cheap and build cash flow with a much smaller upfront investment.

The drawback is you need to build trust and relationships upfront.Both have their place, but private money tends to offer more flexibility, while hard money is more structured and accessible if you lack personal connections.

I was fortunate enough to inherit a 21 unit multi family building.

Own 10 rentals in Columbus Ohio and building another 21 new build single family houses in Florida that will be a clean BRRRR that will be free and clear.

While I help people find their dream homes daily, my true passion lies in real estate investing and building long-term wealth.

And then a client's new build in the suburbs of Denver that cost $800,000 and should get around $85-$90k, so 10.5-11%. 

.: We just this week bought a 6 unit building in a top notch suburban school system for $615,000 with gross rents of $4615, but to make the deal cashflow (barely), had to raise the gross monthly rents to $6570 on 4/1.

I would like to build several (2 - 6) "shipping container" type homes for either short, mid or long term rental.

My wholesale business found the deal, I bought from my wholesale business to build my portfolio.