You can save a lot on costs if you do many repairs yourself.Look into hard money lenders or private lenders for the initial purchase and rehab.Connect with wholesalers, agents specializing in investment properties, and other BRRRR investors to find deals and learn more.

We were very clear that we were looking for strategies and why and it all sounded good in the initial interview.

I’m looking in the DFW market initially and I’m definitely open to any words of wisdom and/or mentorships. 

While buying one that’s up and running might seem a good idea - paying for speed - if you’re not quite ready, sometimes the best deal you make is the one you don’t make at all.

The rents from the rental pay for her room at board at the retirement home.

Initially, your search may be discouraging @Yael Doron. 

@Sung Yu You can 1031 exchange your fourplex into a single-family home, provided it’s initially used as an investment property (rented for 1–2 years) to meet IRS requirements.

Or give any one area a leg-up, besides the initial players like Virginia. 

I know we all experienced a significant disruption at the initial transition, but it's now been almost 60 days. 

The original six month tenant I had extended the lease 9 times and stayed a total of 5 years, paying me about $15k over market rent annually.