If you're dead set on BRRRR, focus on areas like Linden, Hilltop, and parts of the South Side - but make sure you really understand the micro-markets there.

Is there a reason why you are set on a traditional duplex? 

The networking and local market insights are invaluable.For retirement planning, focus on building steady cash flow and consider setting aside a healthy maintenance fund (I usually recommend 6 months of expenses) to protect against any surprises.If you're looking to expand your portfolio, Columbus is a great market where we still see positive cash flowing deals with lots of appreciation potential.

The ideal strategy for you depends a lot on your network and skill set.

Setting a goal doesn’t merely guarantee the outcome by course.

Lease or no lease, you need to follow the timelines that NYS set out from my understanding.

Please let me know if you find a good process So far, it has been setting up searches on LoopNet, Crexi, BizBuySell, and checking out Zillow with keywords like "Cabin, cabins, resort, resorts, multiple, venue, campground" That has helped me find some that I reach out to.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Anybody have a nice profit and loss template set up on excel that lets you plug in your numbers each month? 

Seems like maybe he uses the fact that buyers and sellers sometimes lie as justification to set the bar super low for himself when it comes to telling the truth?