It might also be worth exploring creative financing to leverage that quarter million into even bigger opportunities. 

Sometimes they can find creative solutions or know the right way to present your case to get approvals. 3.

I have a few Airbnb properties for sale with creative financing in San Antonio, I'll shoot them your way just in case. 

With your balance sheet and cash, you can put together creative deals without giving up equity and without using your cash but you are going to need to find a market and product which has 7-8% cap rates.I invest in the northeast, Great Lakes area.Diverse economies with education, healthcare as the back bone and tech as growth.In your area, you’ll have to raise way more capital in the form of equity just to meet DSCR with the banks.

Congratulations on getting started so early and being creative about your acquisition.

In my experience, a property with multiple cottages and outbuildings can provide all kinds of creative strategies...some folks try short-term rentals or even specialized retreats if local regulations allow.

Many investors have had to get creative by emphasizing other property perks, like pools, proximity to local attractions, or unique experiences, to offset any beach access challenges. 

You can be as creative as you can imagine.

If budget is an issue, this is likely a more economical and creative way of going about getting into multi family. 

Also, learn how to be a landlord and manage well if you are managing yourself before you get too creative.