I'm eager to hear about any unconventional methods or creative approaches that could enable me to invest in real estate despite my limitations.Additionally, I'm working on expanding my skill set by taking online courses in game development and gaining experience in website design and app development.

These places will be more expensive, for a reason.Now I do think that there is some opportunity in certain areas of upstate NY for short term rentals, however upstate NY is not a well established travel destination so your occupancy will probably be low and highly seasonal but this method is viable.

I followed a very similar approach as well and I must say that this method works not only for your first property, but for the future portfolio.

Find your local comps and use @Luke Carl 's Enemy Method. 

So I basically don't know how to swing a hammer, and I don't think I really have much talent (or natural interest) in learning construction?

My long term goals are to own LTR’s and use the BRRR method.

I am not currently house hacking, but this allows me to rent the home for a profit when we move out in 6 months, which would be impossible if I took out a new loan to purchase.I have blog post on this topic if anyone wants a little more of a deep dive into the powerful strategy of combining these two methods!

Are you looking for a turnkey property that's ready to rent out immediately, or are you interested in a property that needs work, where you can add value and potentially utilize the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method?

If you have equity and positive cash flow in at least one method (STR, MTR, LTR) then you have a decent deal to start digging in to. 

Essentially large sheets of plywood made of timber, these panels provide exceptional structural strength, have a large amount of embodied carbon in them, are aesthetically pleasing, and can speed up construction times.Like many of the newer construction methods and products being used in the US, many building departments are not knowledgeable in the product and may need additional permitting time.