If you set a goal to loose 20 pounds in a years but do nothing, is that really a goal?

I'd also learn a lot about maintenance and managing tenants.Then, with my hands-on experience, I could decide if I wanted to repeat the process or target 5+ units - which my experience would help with lenders.Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

Your target is skilled people who are under capitalized.

You haven't provided information about this, but understanding the long-term economic outlook of your target city is crucial.A local investment team is crucial for success.

After all, platforms like BiggerPockets were started by investors targeting Midwest and Southern markets, where properties are much cheaper, and cash flow is often the primary focus.

That said, it could be a good choice if you’re capital constrained and need to recycle equity from deal to deal.However, if you have capital to deploy and want to take a more hands-off approach, targeting a turnkey, rent-ready offering could be a better approach for your first deal.Full disclosure: I own rentals and operate a turnkey provider in Tuscaloosa—let me know if there are any questions I can answer for you!

Write targeted letters yourself saying you own and live in a multi in the area and are looking to expand.

Mail campaigns targeting older neighborhoodsConnect with actual Austinites: This has been incredibly useful for me.

That’s the first target, afterwards, it is to grow this portfolio for the next few years to multiple of these multi family or apartment buildings.

That was kind of my target at one point too (but that was before I found this new job).