If you ever want to connect and trade thoughts on your goals, I'd love to do that. 

Currently operating in 10 different markets across the Mid-south and Southeastern regions and would love to connect with you on what your goals are. 

It’s great to hear that you’re already working on a project to expand opportunities for real estate investors—that’s a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the field.As you dive deeper, here are a few things you’ll want to focus on to better understand how real estate investors analyze deals and make decisions:1.

if it is serious I have a couple of questions for you 1) what is the last syndication that you have seen that did not project a majority of the return from value increase?  

Look into what they have to offer and see if they have the value to help get you to your goal of 2 SFHs a year.

Lane Kawauka (sic) or something like that is the one who lost a project and 10 mil of investor equity POOF.. there is a thread on it on BP  @Chris Seveney Chris is good with BP he could probably put the link to the thread up if he is not busy.

Then I'd start by saving up, so you can buy your own house and rent out rooms in the house (or buy a place with a suite).Talk to your parents about what their goals are with the properties, what they like and what they don't like.

@Jacob Hrip congrats on taking steps to hitting your investing goals!

. ==== Projected Income ====**Off Season**-$4,000/Month Rent Period: September - May (7 Months) Projected Income: $28,000**Summer 1**-$8,000/Week Rent Period: June (4 Weeks)Projected Income: $32,000**Summer 2**-$8,500/WeekRent Period: July-September (12 Weeks) Projected Income: $102,000**Optional** (Basement Apartment)-$2,000/Month -Rent Period: Year Round Projected Income: $24,000TOTAL PROJECTED INCOME: $186,000 ==== Operating Cost ====-Mortgage: $84,000 ($7,000/Month) -Utilities: $36,200Gas $6,000 ($500/Month) Electricity $6,000 ($500/Month) Internet $2,400 ($200/Month) Garbage $5,000 (Estimate) Pool $4,000 ($250/Week)Landscaping: $4,000 -Mowing: $2,400 ($150/Week)  -Clean Ups: $1,600 (Spring & Fall)-Weekly Turnovers: $8,800 ($550/Week)==== Legal Cost ====Summer Rental Fee: $20,100 (15% of $134K)Sandwich Rental Tax: $6,855 (15% of $45,700) NET PROFFIT: $38,845.00

Analyzing the neighborhood and the asset condition is the key to projecting accurate returns.