Essentially, 1. provide your investing thesis 2. show that you're serious and ready to go when the right deal comes along and 3. what exactly do you need from them.

Then I think I will buy my first out of state property once I'm ready.

A 3/2 in CA is a bargain for $300K while in our markets, $300K would get you a move in ready 4/2 on the water. 

Unless you can find a PML or a partner who has the downpayment ready to go.

To be more specific about what i'm looking to do: My 1-2 year goal is to employ the BRRRR strategy with SFHs and Condos by buying distressed / highly undervalued properties that need work (preferably all-cash) in low crime areas with strong rental demand, renovate them within budget (again preferably all-cash) and get them rent ready before refinancing them at the highest ARV possible.

We've had pipe dreams for years and we are ready to really start making our dreams a reality.Our savings are minimal, since teaching isn't very lucrative and life is expensive. 

The cash flow from the properties I am looking @ are low..The buildings are all under performing on what they could potentially get for rent..I see a lot of room for growth and cash flow on these properties, especially with two major projects in the village getting ready to be completed -more jobs and more foot traffic to Main Street are on the way..Carbon copy of Hudson and early 2000’s... Advice, buying a building that wouldn’t maximize for 15 to 24 months ??

I am ready and will be starting with property number one sometime, hopefully, quarter one of 2025 with a possibly 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom single family home; as this is within my current budget.

My husband is ready to retire and frustrated.

I have listened to plenty of podcasts and ready a number of books, but only a few mention purchasing yours first rental with a HELOC.