I want to use this post to give a little insight on why I love commercial investing.How The Property Value is DeterminedThe beauty of commercial real estate is that it largely only comes down to 2 numbers: Net Operating Income (NOI) and Cap Rate.

have you looked at new builds in columbus as a strategy given the competitive nature of other strategies you mentioned? 

Numerous costs are associated with real estate transactions, so it's critical to have a clear picture of your financial status.Due to the constant nature of the real estate sector, it is imperative to remain up to date on new tactics, market trends, and industry developments.

That's the nature of the business.

Growing Population and Infrastructure Development**: Mobile's population continues to grow steadily, driven by a mix of natural population growth and inward migration.

Things you hope people do for you naturally.. but you can never HOPE. 

Heating costs go up in winter, as does electricity due to the reduced natural light and more people indoors.

Example: I'm looking to analyze large properties such as this: https://www.cliffhousemaine.com/ or campgrounds of any nature here.

I have 200k in liquid cash (yes this was self earned thru 5yrs of sacrifices and hard work 12-16hr days 7days a week with maybe a month in the summers as break to see family back home, but i dont want to do this forever) My dad and I want to be partners going into these deals. there is a new construction 4plex i am looking to build which will be 775k that i will put 25% down (half me half my dad) which will cash flow net 2k /mo if i rent it out LT (COC of 11% which isnt bad and apparently my agent who recently worked on a neighboring new build said the appraisal after its built is mid/high 800s, also my plan is after 2yrs to REFI at lower rate). i am considering to have 2 of the units as MTR for local nurses or construction crews which of course can increase profits much more. i also have a 3acre property that i am thinking to build small 2bd 1ba cabins and use as STR/MTR/LTR. but i am also wanting to do do STR as i love the concept and have watched Robuilt everyday learning from him. i am looking to buy land in a mountain/ski town (189k 10acres) and build a beautiful aframe and use as a STR. all these property ideas are close by to me so i will have a close look on them and will manage myself. i have just been consuming knowledge endlessly the last 3months in preparation for this decision.but as you can see my head is all over and im unsure what the correct first step will be. i have many goals and visions of what i want to do i just need some help making a correct first decision on those who are far more experienced than me in this real estate space so i use my capital in the most efficient way. i understand real estate is long game and i have no issues with that but i would like to at a minimum cashflow 100k a month by the time im 30. this is a big goal but i have 8yrs to do this. thank you for your help i look forward to the responses(side note: i am not considering house hacking as i live with my family, this will possibly be an option in the future) 

A beautiful older house like that will have more hidden expenses than normal.