Welcome to BP @Cory M.Your approach to starting with a single-family or duplex and gradually scaling up is sound, and focusing on cash flow and maintaining reserves is a prudent strategy.

This approach allows you to ease into being a landlord while building a trusted team.

I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in a similar position or has advice on how to approach this.

But could a potential approach look something like this?

While your parents may have experience and a simpler approach, even with just two properties, you could miss out on key deductions like depreciation and interest without professional guidance.

That's why I created a step-by-step approach for the investors you genuinely are trying to help, but cannot be deterred from continuing down the misguided path their mentors, coaches and gurus have sent them: 1.

Even if you have to travel a couple of hours, you have a much better chance of finding someone.How to approach a mentorOnce you've found a likely candidate, it's time to reach out and ask.

I have run spreads to no end and if/when interest rates fall there is a point where OPM would make sense for this approach. 

It's a great time to start.While there's no one-size-fits-all approach, just read books and articles on real estate investing,attend webinars and workshops.Why don’t we connect together let’s build up our Real-estate journey.

The deal exemplified our strategic approach to quick flips, capitalizing on opportunities with minimal investment, and yielding a solid return in a short timeframe, further strengthening our partnership with Archie Raglin.