Raising up to your full potential as a father, husband, and provider will serve those around youJim Rohn says it this way when he asks the question, “How tall does a tree grow?”

This is how I see it:Single-Family Homes:Pros:Larger pool of potential tenants (families).Simpler management (one tenant, one lease).Often easier to finance.May appreciate faster in some markets.Cons:Only one income stream.Vacancy hits harder financially.Duplexes:Pros:Two potential income streams.Live in one unit and rent the other (house hacking!)

Networking with local investors and visiting potential markets can also give you valuable insights.

Some areas still offer strong appreciation potential along with steady cash flow, and when working with trusted lenders, you can find competitive rates in places like Memphis, Little Rock, and Oklahoma City, which tend to perform well on both fronts.

You could potentially put as little as 3% down if it's a single family home and 5% down for 2-4 units.

Building a trusted team is key, so starting that process as you actively search for your market will put you in a strong position moving forward.River - Would you prioritize meeting these team members over going to see some potential properties for a first visit?

You'd learn and potentially earn a profit at exit.Another way is to wholesale the land.

Typically, I run a current income/expense column next to a ProForma column to show potential value add opporunties.I agree with @Robert. 

I work in group home settings for a living and at my previous facility there were two clients per bedroom which would give you potentially 8 in your house while at my current job there is one client per bedroom which would only be 4 clients in your home.

Indy is a strong market with a great mix of cash flow and appreciation potential, plus it’s very landlord-friendly.