And for an OOS, I always advise to keep things simple at start, don't get greedy, go for quality and consistency, then work on maximizing monetization later. 

Once you have a consistent amount of income from your business for 2 years where you can afford to buy a primary, then I would look into house hacking.

Don't discount that.Real estate remains a valuable investment despite current challenges due to its tangible nature, long-term appreciation, and potential for consistent rental income.

It often takes living and breathing the industry around the clock for a few years before you start seeing consistent returns.

Knowing the seller consisted of family members who inherited the property this year and had never actually seen it I offered $56k the same day it hit the market, cash, and close in 2 weeks.

If you’re into management sims, it’s worth a shot, especially on sale.On a side note, if you’re into trading or selling in other games, platforms like here can be great for managing in-game items or cashing out from games like CS2.

The house was in a terrible location, at night there was gun shots.

The BRRRR strategy is doable for a newer investor, but it requires a lot of effort, consistency, and hands-on involvement—it's not exactly a passive way to invest.Whichever route you choose, if you're taking on the bulk of the work to analyze deals and select the best ones, it’s important to ensure your partnership reflects the time and energy you’re putting in.

We are in a small market so we were very surprised to consistently fill 4 and now we are looking to do 4 more. 

I can take a shot at this.