Additional Resources to check, 'FYIs', in case you want to learn more about rezoning in the future)-Look up your address on the city's zoning map here to see how properties in your immediate vicinity are zoned.

With the potential for strong cash flow, appreciation, and inflation protection, real estate remains a powerful addition to any diversified portfolio.What Do You Think?

It also gave me the chance to experiment with short-term rentals before transitioning to a long-term hold, reinforcing my strategy for growing a real estate portfolio.

There are certain things that require experience that DIYers just can't get right or spend way too much time trying to do.

The additions are usually small.Buy focusing on real high value places, you are putting yourself in a narrower guest pool.

We have been self-managing another rental out of state and so far, it has been a good experience. 

With one successful flip under my belt, I'm eager to connect with fellow investors and expand my knowledge and network in this vibrant real estate market.In addition to my passion for real estate, I’m also a skilled electrician.

I run a MTR out of my primary bedroom and would be happy to connect and chat about your plans and what my experiences have been. 

Quote from @Victor Yang:In addition, is it possible for me and my wife to gift 36k worth of equity per year of the house (under the annual exclusion limit) and therefore have none of the costs go towards the lifetime gift limit?

I wish I had the experience to use your strategy.