Are utilities paid by individual unit tenants?

Seek out a W2 position  working in the industry.

Use individual leases to reduce risk, screen tenants carefully, and set clear rules about noise and responsibilities.Good luck!

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The type of your business or the fact that you are paying them as an individual does not take away the requirement to file 1099s." 

Start with your primary, rent out any spare bedrooms "house hack"Use that to practice upgrades, kitchen, bathroom, curb appeal... etcNow you have experience as a landlord and flipper, use that to buy a distressed propertyAdd 40% equity to the property through home makeover, refinance into a low cost mortgageNow you are cashflowing a healthy margin on a second property, use that to build equity over time, cashout later and buy your duplex/quad.If it's going to take you 10 years to save up a down payment for a small apartment building, yeah it makes more sense to start growing your portfolio with cheap SFR flips instead.Every market is different, every borrower is different, every property is different, it would be ill-advised to recommend anything without recognizing the individual's nuanced goals and objectives with their next acquisition.

We are both highly dedicated and ambitious individuals with a strong desire for personal and professional growth.

Don't hesitate to seek advice from experienced professionals and consider joining real estate forums or groups to connect with others on a similar path.

Only an experienced individual or professional should try this.

Seek out those who’ve been in the game for a while.