Challenges?

The "Set it and forget it" mentality, I think, will limit your listing big time.I do all of the pricing across multiple listings. 

My preferred options are:1. house-hack with a duplex under ARV; live in one unit => renovate => rent the other unit2. buy a SFH under ARV that could be converted into a duplex (preferably adjacent units vs top/bottom) - I'm assuming the biggest challenge with this strategy would be separating the infrastructure for utilities; and costly.

Challenges?

That shows real estate can be possible for anyone; in my opinion, I know everyone has unique and challenging situations, but in principle, anyone who can follow some basic budget fundamentals can save up enough for a down payment.Grateful BiggerPockets continues to bring more people into the industry!

Challenges?

@Ngozi Iwunze If you flip a house and buy a triplex, avoiding capital gains tax is challenging since flips are taxed as ordinary income.

@Keetaek Hong I have a lot of clients who are facing the same challenges but they understand the long game and that it's imperative to build a portfolio, With that lowered interest rate I mentioned you are looking at 30% down and including PM fees will typically have you around break even or barely positively cash flowing.

It was all very confusing and challenging because getting free information wasnt as easy as it is now.

•Section 8 can be great for consistent rent payments, but it comes with its own challenges.