I flipped two my first year and made a great profit $70,000+(2021), I had zero land deals the next year (2022) I had two deals fall thru,  but used my knowledge and resources to get my family into a bigger/newer house ( using subject-to financing), sell my old house and payoff the sub-to mortgage and make $20,000 on top.  

The area has attracted a lot of new young professionals with their work from home marketing that gives $10,000 to qualified families to help them establish themselves in the area.

Context:I’m seeking advice from those experienced in real estate investing and financial freedom strategies.I recently bought a multi-family property in Newport, RI, using my VA loan for $695K.

Here are some practical steps and strategies to consider:## Single Family and Small Multifamily HomesWhen looking at single-family and small multifamily homes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, make sure to analyze the local market trends, rental yields, and property appreciation rates.

I’d like to have 3 single-family homes and the 5-plex paid off by then, which would give me some solid passive income.

She can use that money to get a hotel room or short term rental....or stay with family or friends.

Quote from @David B Graham: Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

I own 20 acres of land valued at approximately $80,000, and I want to build two short-term rental (STR) units on it.For context, my family already owns two long-term rental (LTR) units in the same general area.

A major move, and selling a family home are 2 big life changes. 

Nice try, but this time does not count.In order to meet 750 hours, your wife will need one of the below:- do something else real estate related, like wholesaling or realtor- actively work on expanding your rental portfolio - have an extensive DIY rehab, like a month-long full-time rehab (and then she might need another kind of rehab)- a calamity such as multiple properties damaged in a storm where she will have to deal with insurers and contractors- something else out of the ordinaryAgain - if all you have is 9 single-family properties with stable tenants and typical occasional maintenance - you don't have enough work to collect 750 hours.