Here is a summary of the book.https://www.nateliason.com/notes/long-distance-real-estate-investing-david-greeneIf the numbers doesn't make sense for you locally, that's the time you explore other route. 

I've been looking into going with the route of section 8 (or housing choice voucher).

So the heavy lift for the multi-family route for newbies is the extra capital needed.

But, I never used them before for civil engineering and architectural work.My question to any experienced investors is please suggest what is the best route to go about this project ?

If you ever decide to explore that route, I’d be happy to help and answer any questions you may have.Wishing you the best of luck in this new venture!

If your business is worth significantly more than what you owe on it, you may be able to borrow against that equity to fund your first deal—rather than walking away from a potentially appreciating asset.Some investors take this route, keeping ownership of their business while using its value to qualify for financing or attract a capital partner.

I might run that by them and see if they might want to go that route.

I do think MT might see better activity, but also more owner involvement and the added intricasies of furnishings, etc, so if you're willing that might be the better route.

I went the owner occupied route on my first 3 homes.

Another route you could do is be a money partner for someone buying real estate that does cash flow like STRs or Co-living in Colorado or out of state or even partnering for flips.