For residential multifamily properties (1 - 4 units), can you use a home warranty to take care of the repair costs associated with rentals?

And up-front costs to deliver quality are not cheap. 

Others investors drive extra ROI by thing like ability to reposition property for greater profitability and or less risk; ability to rehab property at less cost, ability to identify areas where gentrification is likely to occur, etc. 

I imagine the whole process is simpler but can anyone tell me how different it is when you don't borrow the rehab costs?

Are there any particular investing strategies or methods you’re leaning toward?

This can be very expensive and is usually the worst choice because you can't justify the cost.2.

(G) Acceptable forms of payment of Rent (including Additional Rent) are ___ personal check, ___ cashier’s check, ___ bank check, ___ money order, and ___ the following online/ACH payment methods ____________________.

GC's are all very well prepared in contracts now post covid, so there will be job stops when there isn't $ to cover those job cost runs. 

Local Investment StrategiesHouse Hacking: Given the affordable entry prices, Albuquerque can be a great place to start house hacking, especially near the university areas.BRRRR: For those familiar with the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat method, there are opportunities in Albuquerque to purchase under-valued properties, especially in areas undergoing gentrification.Airbnb/Short Term Rentals: As previously mentioned, the city's rich cultural appeal can make certain properties lucrative for short-term rentals.

Have you looked into the Turn Key Method?