Obtaining my Real Estate Salesperson license was driven by a desire to address the critical issue of affordable housing.

As you SHOULD have; 0-brownie pts earned. 

We might rent, but also could buy a home that could work as a rental and buy time to find more of a desirable area and home situation once we get our feet wet. 

You navigated the legal complexities, negotiated like a hero, pressed to get your sellers there best outcome, and you made almost half as much as your CPA, an Electrician, nearly 2/3 what you could be earning if you did plumbing or painting as a living....... 

Regardless of purchase method, if the homes are in less desirable areas it doesnt matter how good a property management company is, they will have a hard time managing due to the low quality tenants that come with these areas. 

To sum it all up: your top priority is to serve your interests and earn profit, therefore you should do everything you can to minimize risks and maximize profits.

For example a real estate agent may only be paid when a commission is earned.

Hey BP family,I am new to real estate investing but would love some experts insights so I don't get burned on my first dealThis is the property: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/724-N-22nd-Ave-Bozeman-MT...My thoughts are my wife, 8 month old and I could live in Unit A for a year or two while we rent out Units B & C to help cover the mortgage payments until we build/buy a more desirable family ranch home with min 10+ acres which we've been looking for but have yet to find.My hesitation is I've never been a landlord and am reluctant to get in over my head with property problems while simultaneously growing an online business and being a new father.After some negotiation we counter offered 895k with a 2-1 rate buy down for 20k and the sellers have verbally accepted but since our offer expired we need to resubmit.

@Samuel Boyd what are some of the best buying opportunities in my desired price range in your opinion?

Potentially Higher Profits : New homes can often command higher prices, especially if built in desirable locations.In Charlotte, new construction is booming in areas like South End and Ballantyne, while Louisville has growing interest in neighborhoods like Norton Commons.