If you don't want to have roommates it's getting tough, for most of my investors who are looking for heavier cash flows I've been recommending doing furnished rentals (short or mid term), looking at higher cash flow commercial deals like NNN or other cash flow focused syndications/funds, or investing in a debt position if cash flow is the biggest goal. 

You're in a tough spot, but here’s what you can do:IRS Payment Plan: Set up a payment plan with the IRS to spread out the $200K tax bill.

It's tough.

I am looking to start a real estate investing portfolio and figure I can utilize my interior design business for needed material purchases on my properties.

VA Construction loans are tough. 

Quote from @Cliff Song: Here's a metaphor.You: "What's the best flooring material for my in-home basketball court?"

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@Maria Rina Boidon Tough to really dive in with the high level info but first I'd determine how you want to invest in multifamily.

Quote from @Devin James: @Jay Hinrichs Developments are definitely BIG money makers, but thats also reflected with the risk associated.That's why these projects take so much time and capital, but if you make the right judgements for project selection, and do all your due diligence, it'll turn out well. my 90 home project in Oregon  started it as dirt before covid .. got 1st phase built then covid hit.. had to fight through lumber sky rocketing and other material shortages and the of course interest rate spikes.. but the project ( and I give credit to my Wife and my GC's attention to detail) has sold Very well for record prices and profits .. its de risked now 22 lots left 13 are presold with big non refundable deposits and only 9 lots left that have no debt..

Blanket ADRs are tough, especially in less saturated markets.