From the start, they cash-flowed around $500/month, had minimal tenant issues, and turned a profit year after year with little management hassle.

We sell the property to the tenant buyer with minimal closing costs.Here are the numbers for our most recent project:Purchase price 138kRehab around 40k Closing costs 7kCarrying costs 5kSecond closing costs 7kAll in 197kARV 245kLease option fee that comes to us 4kLoan amount 180kMoney left into the property 17k in the property, 10k in the account, 5k to meSales price in 3 years 270kLoan balance in 3 years about 170kCash flow 140 a month.Estimated profit over the 3 years is around 70k. 

I have had no issues finding renters for our units and have have minimal turnover.

That would minimize and maybe eliminate the need for a loan for those properties.

Affordable markets in growth regions, like the Midwest or Southeast, provide excellent opportunities for ROI while minimizing upfront investment.

Hypothetically, if I found a property with strong rental demand, the income could cover loan payments, operating expenses, and generate a modest positive cash flow.While this example involves upfront risks, the idea would be to leverage my father’s expertise as a contractor to minimize renovation costs, boost the property’s value, and create a long-term asset that appreciates over time.

House hacking with an FHA loan (3.5% down) could be a smart way to start while minimizing living expenses.

, I really need to keep it simple and minimize risk since I live abroad.

If you’re just starting or want to minimize risk, house hacking is a killer move—grab a duplex, live in one unit, rent the other, and let it pay down your mortgage while you scale up.

I've added a few things for very minimal cost that guests really love and increased revenue ~34% year over year.