The best way to start is by connecting with investor focused agents in your desired markets.

You have spent your hard earned money on an asset and you are probably not in a position to lose money.

As a real estate agent, you don't get clients, you EARN them.

Work 20 hours a week at McDonalds and you can earn an extra $1,000 a month.

And I will ALWAYS try and temper folks' desire to run a Section 8 focused strategy.

Conventional loans for investment properties like the duplexes may be a better option if you’re holding multiple properties.Market Considerations:You’re absolutely right that finding a duplex in Lexington under $300k in a desirable area might be tough, but keep an eye on market trends and perhaps look for off-market deals.

The goal is to assign contracts to investors while highlighting the potential for growth and earning assignment fees.Goal 3: House Hacking (Florida)In Florida, I’d like to purchase a duplex or multifamily property, live in one unit, and rent out the others to reduce or eliminate my mortgage, allowing me to enter the market with minimal living expenses.Goal 4: Buy and Hold or Wholesale (Florida)For my second Florida goal, I’m deciding between buying and holding properties in developing areas (similar to Texas) or wholesaling properties in areas with high rental demand.Looking for Feedback:•Are these goals realistic given current market trends in Texas and Florida?

For tax purposes, all LLC earnings pass through to your personal tax returns, so there is no practical tax benefit. 

To explain it as simple as I can when recording accrual method record your income when it is earned and expenses when incurred.

All that to say, what you desire is out there.