You have to be willing to sell your properties and access the equity to buy up. 

You can contribute by finding deals or managing properties in exchange for a share of the profits.Lease Options: Control properties without owning them by renting with an option to buy, and potentially sublease for profit.Owner Financing: Buy properties directly from sellers willing to finance, bypassing traditional lenders and often requiring less upfront money.REIGs: Join real estate investment groups to pool funds with others for property investments.For a more hands-off approach, investing in turnkey properties in growing markets with minimal upfront investment would be ideal (like in the Southeast and Midwest of the country).

Quote from @Jerry Huerta: Quote from @Jerell Edmonds: One of my goals for this year is to buy a property OOS and another one in my backyard.

For a long term investor:Would it make sense if you could buy the home at a steep discount and then let the owner stay rent free for a specific period of time?

Buy gallon freezer bags.  

@Tyler GarzaYour "buy a new house, rent the old one, and trade up" strategy is a solid way to build wealth, but there are a few key factors to consider.

@Josh Young - Are there opportunities to buy new builds for investors?

I don't think anyone predicted that.I've always thought for rentals it's better to buy a $250,000 house and hope for the chance it goes to $350,000 than buy a $500,000 house hoping it goes to $750,000. 

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Here’s why lease options are a game-changer:🔹 Low Risk, High Leverage – Instead of buying a property outright, you lease it with the option to purchase later.