Hi Aqsa, What location and price points are you targeting for these properties? 

Most of the sites I've found seem to be more targeted towards investors, and not the person bringing the deal opportunity.

Partner Driven added value to the Rick Rd deal by investing $40,000 in targeted renovations.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Among my criteria for investments is to target small multifamily properties with upside In rents to enable cash flow - nothing new.  

It also has a strong rental market that would be ideal for targeting cash flow. 

@Arina Alexiuc the richer you become the more the target for lawsuits so need to take precautions

This can potentially enhance long-term wealth building.Tax Deferral-By reinvesting your proceeds into like-kind properties through a 1031 exchange, you can defer capital gains taxes, allowing you to reinvest more capital.Market Timing-Despite the competitive market, a 1031 exchange gives you a defined timeline to identify and acquire properties, potentially putting you ahead of other buyers who might not be as motivated by a tight deadline.Cons:Lower Initial Cash Flow-Acquiring additional properties may reduce your immediate cash flow, especially if properties in your target market are not as cash flow positive as your current property.Risk of Overpaying-In a competitive market, there's a risk of overpaying for properties just to meet the exchange deadline, which could impact your overall returns.Either one is a valid option, but overall it depends what your financial goals and restrictions are.

Conduct off-market research: Targeting motivated sellers is the pillar of being a successful investor.

WIth your experience, you could even target 3-4 unit properties at that time.Regarding "legally living in", you would have to change your address and actually live their as your primary address, but you could temp stay where you live now when you have your kids.