Pricelabs costs but the ease with which all the comp sets are gathered and updates both calendars on Airbnb & VRBO make the subscription worth it to me.

The current costs of construction are so high that you can just find more bang for your buck buying as opposed to building.

Start by leveraging your skills to identify undervalued properties, perform cost-efficient renovations, and build sweat equity.

Work on your living cost versus doing the normal buy a duplex and out $69,000 down.  

Quote from @Brandon Croucier: The loans are available but nobody wants to do them.There always seems to be something wrong with the properties, as lenders we just can't make enough $ for our time.9/10 Borrowers also complain about the "excessive fees" for the loan amount.If you are okay with paying 8k in closing costs then the loan is available. 

The proforma's would have been accurate but, what they didn't allow for, is the turnover cost between renters that left excessive damage.

At 19, house hacking is the best option if you have the downpayment and closing costs set aside.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

No deal(s) just insights & offers to obtain a premium membership that cost ten times the membership you already have (with monthly or annual dues).

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!