Doing my due diligence on a pair of duplexes around the Birmingham, AL area that each have their own meter.

Real estate is a great side business to pair with flying. 

I was looking for some insight into what others are thinking about the best approach at real estate investing as a soon-graduating healthcare worker that will soon be making moderate income (~70K) and am interested in starting with Live-in flips to eventually pair with using profits and income for buy and holds. here are three strategies I see: 1) USDA Loan: While still eligible, I can qualify for a USDA loan in areas that aren't my ideal, but allow me to get into a home the soonest without the cash reserves and down payments.

To me, this is just plain stupidity.I also have 2 pairs of boxing gloves.

I was given 20 key pairs last time I went in, so this is plenty to keep a rotation of keys.Look for ways to reduce time and increase durability.

I found a pair of duplexes being sold as a package and rolled in some cash from a recent sale to make these a good start on cash flow.

IKEA systems (Metod, Faktum, Sektion, Besta, Godmorgon) are often paired with custom cabinet fronts from companies like SemiHandmade for even higher-end projects.

The other path is still paying a cap but actually getting the value you seek.If you take the abundance mindset, you can pair up with a place that provides value and figure out how to make up for the cap. 

My two cents is: you get five points for pairing with a friend, because of the advantages that brings.

I would have an unbiased pair of eyes on the ground to verify......checks and balances.....my partners are out of state/country......im eyes on the groundi have a recommendation if need be