Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

Thanks @Robin Simon I plan on reproducing this strategy in 2025 to buy 3-5 more. 

House-hacking in a multi-family unit is one strategy I wish I had been aware of when I chose to purchase my first property.

Lastly this is my first post here so apologies in advance if I posted this wrong or in the wrong place  House hacking is perhaps the best strategy to get started in real estate.

If you're tax bill is $6-8k (minus the 1031 fees), surely you can make that up by taking multiple swings over a longer period of time.OR pursue some sort of owner occupied strategy with that cash if you can swing a live in flip or house hack.

My strategy for the foreseeable future is 'buy and hold' with long-term tenants. 

Thanks (again) for sharing and being so forthcoming with your strategies!

Watch out for ordnances and HOAs with this strategy. 

     It works fantastic for me, and it is very easy to learn. 

If your parents do not have experience and you are eager to learn, you should come up with a strategy with your parents so that you can start managing the existing portfolio and finding a way to grow it.First and foremost I would maximize the property as much as possible now.How well is it maintained - any deferred maintenance?