Hi Ryan, Sounds awesome, me and my husband are doing our investments together also and really love to connect with more couples :) We are new to these areas and looking for rentals that works with BRRRR which is our main strategy, did you try to find BRRRR or do you prefer flips and STR?

From my experience working with over 400 investors, consider alternative strategies like rent-by-the-room, buying an SFH with an ADU, or renting where you live while investing elsewhere.

As for funding your first property, here are a few common strategies to consider:1.

It was strategy, patience, and knowing how to find and execute the right deals.

With this strategy, we knew exactly how each house was operating and we could intervene or change leadership of the house if necessary to assure operations were going as we expected. 

My partner and I have already been discussing real estate as a long-term wealth-building strategy, and house hacking is definitely on our radar.

It’s a winning strategy…..  

It’s a lower risk strategy since you’ll be living in one of the units, and you’ll qualify for low down payment loans.

This strategy aligns well with the buy-and-hold model.Leverage Local Expertise: Partner with professionals like real estate agents familiar with rental markets and property managers who understand tenant needs.

Consider consulting a real estate attorney or CPA to determine the best strategy based on tax efficiency, future sale plans, and estate considerations.