What would be the very first steps to get started? 

First step is to find a lender you would like to work with and just ask them!

The great thing about BRRRR is that it allows you to keep recycling your initial cash, which makes it easier to scale quickly while building cash flow and equity.Flipping homes, in my opinion, is more of a job than an investment.

There are pot holes at every step form entitlement to permitting to the vertical and getting CO. 

It’s great that you’re taking the first step—that’s the most important part of the journey!

Canton is not quite as bad, although they have increased annual fees and initial inspection requirements in the past few years that Akron never put in place. 

It is my understanding that gifting a property does nothing to step up basis as the capital gains would follow the gift. 

Your goal is to plant the idea in their mind and create a situation where selling to you feels like the easiest and most logical solution for them.If you haven’t already, the first step is to get pre-approved for a mortgage so you know what you could afford if you were to purchase the property conventionally.

I think initially it makes sense to find properties that already have finished basements, in-law suites, etc. as converting those spaces to ADUs will be inexpensive and create a significant amount of rental income ($2,000/month+ in most areas close to the city).

Many landlords don’t want to deal with screening, leasing, and ongoing tenant issues—this is your chance to step in.