Like if we sell a property we were originally planning on holding, etc.I don't know what kind of goal setting you're doing but would recommend to set ones that are attainable, not "shoot for the stars" type of goals.

If the stars align, this might allow you to get the best of several worlds - a larger, nicer asset that is more meaningful to your overall financial position, a great owner-occupied loan with a low down payment, and a potential for significant cash flow. 

I found a 4-star hotel in foreclosure.

So in a stars align perfectly kinda way, the best way would be a combination of the two you already mentioned.

Get busy and get it done.Some of the top developers in DFW are Blue Star--Jerry Jones of Cowboy fame, Craig Hall, Jim Lake, Hillwood- Ross Perot, Jr...Hunt Real Estate....Jonas Wood...Trammel Crow Company...Monte Anderson and plenty others.Maybe tough to do during school, but you might also see if you can write for REDNews and attend as many of their conferences and meetings as you can.Good luck and best wishes.

Investment Info:Other buy & hold investment in Star Valley.

Greetings looking for a rock star CPA that has a good understanding in the real estate realm and 1099 self employment taxes.

Quote from @Sian Poteat: There's no magic bullet that will make you a rock-star investor.

.; matching furniture, stylish rugs and throw pillows on the couch, no Star Wars or Pulp Fiction posters on the walls, etc.).

If they are constantly getting bad reviews or making less money than they were expecting, show them how YOU can make them more money and get the 5-star reviews!