You could explore a home equity line of credit (HELOC).Just have to be careful to NOT get in over your head in debt and go bust!

Oklahoma could be a good fit for you, especially if you're open to exploring both STR and LTR options.

. $5,000 was not an amount of money they readily had, and they requested I allow them a couple of months to gather the funds so their kids could have a Christmas.

On the other hand, an SFR might offer more stability with less intensive management.If cash flow is your primary goal and Phoenix isn’t making the cut, you might want to explore cash flow-heavy markets in the Midwest or the South.

Texas is exploring several public-private partnerships to tackle housing affordability, especially as demand outpaces supply.

I’m definitely exploring the BRRRR strategy alongside fix-and-flips—there's a lot of potential in combining both approaches for long-term growth.

Best advice is to keep exploring aspects of the RE investing world and decide which feels right and best for what you want to pursue.

A traditional rental is likely two parents and two kids, causing four persons to live there.My intent is to bring up a case to the HOA to allow MTR. 

Yeah... honestly, you sound like you are way over the top and as my kids would say, "you are extra".

Network with local groups, explore financing options and consider niche strategies.