It’s clear that there’s an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience here, and I’m excited to continue learning and growing with this community.I’m looking to connect with members who are open to mentoring or collaborating on real estate deals, particularly in buy-and-hold strategies for single-family or multi-family properties.

Am I overall lowering my expenses if I buy a two-flat and rent out one unit?   

If anything just buy motivating buyer lists or VA until you build your own buyers list.

So, they could potentially buy another house later on.

We all assume this isn’t a house you’d buy with your own money.

@Jonathan S. you'll get burned if you buy real estate rentals and do not, "manage your manager".Even the BEST make mistakes and no one can catch every mistake.So, it takes a team effort between a PMC and an owner to make it work:)

You don't have to buy one, you can install an app on your phone that will accomplish the same thing.

It is the Most Hazardous way to buy real estate and not quite as easy as you state. 

I'm a big fan of value-add opportunities, whether it's buying something currently undervalued & fixing it up to my standards, or buying something that has additional income opportunities that have yet to be incorporated. 

---You can try to increase your chances of cashflow by buying a beatup property and BRRRing it.2) Buy Class C cautiously.