Affordability for the average person is essential, in my opinion. 

It's essential to clearly define your goals.

Title Co, PM, Contractors, process server, RE Atty, Handyman, Lenders, insurance etc.....We were also building a wholesale business at the time so visiting the market was essential.  

Essentially, I own 1% of a piece of land there that RAD plans on developing over the next few years.

Also the school districts have been increasing property taxes in A LOT of investment properties thus eating some of our profits. 

Essentially the Fund would be our bank that lends to my LLC who purchases the properties.

Always research local regulations before investing.The Importance of a Local Investment TeamA knowledgeable local team is essential for success.

While I haven’t chosen a specific niche yet, I’m leaning toward purchasing a multi-unit apartment where my 20-year-old son could live and help manage while we rent out the other units—essentially a form of house-hacking.So far, I’ve connected with a few real estate agents and gained MLS access, which has been a great starting point.

Both properties have a substantial amount of equity that’s essentially sitting idle.Would it be a good idea to tap into this equity (through a HELOC, cash-out refinance, etc.) to fund future fix-and-flip projects or purchase additional rental properties?

I've seen 100-year old 1300sf houses in Phoenix in the historical district sell for more than new builds twice their size in the suburbs.