@Tyler GarzaYour "buy a new house, rent the old one, and trade up" strategy is a solid way to build wealth, but there are a few key factors to consider.

Buy gallon freezer bags.  

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Here’s why lease options are a game-changer:🔹 Low Risk, High Leverage – Instead of buying a property outright, you lease it with the option to purchase later.

@Josh Young - Are there opportunities to buy new builds for investors?

Not able to buy in this area without going house poor.

Buy a $15 blender at Walmart, and they'll try to sell you an extended warranty.

:)Just kidding.1) Stock market: may want to do this while exploring other options, just make sure funds are easily accessible2) Buy Multi-unit: two basic options:- Buy turnkey: may not cashflow for 3-5 years, depending on your management skills.- Buy someone else's problem: can you fix their problems?

Suck it up, buy a property.

Maybe find a good designer that can provide services to install and setup the spaces.A lot of these ideas are going to depend on where you are buying.