I respectfully disagree with your assessment of buyer's agent commissions and their implications.

@Venecia BaezThe action plan for real estate investing involves setting clear goals, assessing finances, choosing a market, building a network, understanding numbers, starting small, and learning from experience.

First, estimate what the renovation would cost, how long it would take, and how much extra you could potentially sell the property for once it’s fixed up.

Bought under assessed value, slight value add through cosmetic rehab (paint, light fixtures, flooring) What was the outcome?

Do you have a step by step list when looking at the potential house?

Authorities are investigating this as a potential terrorist attack.

The single biggest issue in my way currently is obtaining enough cash, whether it be my own, or through partnerships or family/friend-based lending (which I am very hesitant about to begin with as this could potentially strain relationships unnecessarily when money is involved).

Maybe that's not "illegal" but it is potentially actionable.

The seller will lose some rent, potentially incur costs to evict, possibly costs to clean out the units depending on your sales agreement.

The multi-family scene here is pretty great, with good cash flow and appreciation potential.