Buying a condo seems like a huge waste, whereas multi-family gives some cash flow to neutralize my monthly payments.

In single family real estate you do this by choosing an investment that will perform and then using insurance to protect it.  

My clients and I are using DSCR loans on our multi family acquisitions.

Orchard is a bit more selective in the houses that they will accept for their program, with them usually choosing newer homes rather than older ones.5.

when underwriting a property a good rule of thumb would be to set aside ~5% gross income for each Cap Ex, maintenance, and vacancy. (15% total)I dont know much of the market in TX but in central MA i work with a lot of investors that are interested in acquiring multi family properties so that's mostly what i deal in. 

My biggest advice is to start investing where you have a good network of people you know like and trust...this especially holds true if you will be investing out of state.While it's not impossible to go straight to the commerical I personally found it easier to start in the residential world and then make my way over to commerical multi-family. 

These enhancements significantly increase the property’s functionality, appeal, and income potential, making it a cornerstone of my portfolio.

I’m aware that the process of getting a conventional or a FHA loan is a bit more strenuous as a 1099 and wanted to know the best course of action I should take as I’m trying to purchase a small fixer upper multi-family investment property hopefully by 2026.

That way they get exactly what they want and cannot complain to us for getting one they would not choose.

This is particularly beneficial in popular tourist areas where demand for short-term lodging is high.Flexibility: Owners can choose when to rent their property, allowing them to use it personally during off-peak times.Support for Local Tourism: STRs provide a unique lodging option for tourists, helping to boost the local economy by attracting visitors who may prefer a home-like stay over traditional hotels.Diversification for Investors: STRs provide real estate investors with an additional income stream, especially if they own properties in tourist-heavy areas.Cons:Strict Regulations and Higher Fees: San Antonio recently updated its STR regulations.