So right now our main goal is the cash flow because in the end that is the way we will be able to move up in the real estate industry. 

Oregon coast crashed hard in the GFC   the Covid has it coming back FINALLY  but bottom line is very little industry and jobs.. since logging and fishing has curtailed .. so its retirement and tourism. 

Again, this is a conversation to have with your accountant to ensure the benefits would outweigh the costs.Another misconception is that there is little value in a cost segregation study for properties that do not have a lot of personal property in them or very little interior build out, such as industrial warehouses.

Does not affect your debt to income for future loans in the mortgage industry (auto loans could look different, but i would think similar so hopefully no worries there). 

However, rates have since moved upward.A 30-year fixed rate mortgage is once again sitting around 7% interest:For broader context, here’s a chart for 30-year fixed mortgage rates over the past 5 years:The real estate industry hoped 2024 would see a recovery in which mortgage rates fell and home sales climbed.

This is where I'm very inexperinced and don't understand what is standard for industry or what could potentially bite me down the road.

The best way to connect and learn is to be in rooms where it's going down.In terms of captial your best bet is to focus on a primary income that cash flow sufficiently, saving as much as you can and doing something real estate related so you can get familiar with the industry.

For an investment of $197, you get a good overview of the MF industry.  

Additionally, I would like to attempt to do the process Owner/Builder with subcontracting work out as well as doing some of the work I'm comfortable with (I have some experience with bathroom & kitchen remodeling an am not new to the construction industry).

And because it’s a logistics hub (FedEx HQ, major distribution centers, and growing industries), rental demand stays strong.I’ve been in Memphis my whole life and have spent over two decades helping investors navigate this market and build profitable rental portfolios here.