I think there's little to help folks like myself starting with little capital who want a more realistic path in than save $100k and then get started.

The property was well-located and priced under market value, offering a clear path to profit without needing significant renovations.

I'm unsure what the right path is, but I've been reading about investing in owner-occupied, multi-family properties.

With your experience and a clear goal to build wealth and transition into multifamily commercial properties, you're on the right path.

Starting with land can help build funds for bigger opportunities, but multifamily is a solid path if your goal is long-term cash flow and financial independence.Good luck!

Non-payment of rent is always the path of least resistance to get someone out in a somewhat timely manner.

Just a thought.If PMS or escrow accounts seem like the best path, could you recommend specific tools or platforms to streamline these processes?

Here's why:Affordability: Your $180K-$200K budget works perfectly here, with plenty of single-family homes and duplexes in B or C+ neighborhoods.Cash Flow: Rent-to-price ratios are excellent, with many properties renting for $1,500-$2,000/month.Landlord-Friendly: Oklahoma has straightforward laws that make managing rentals easier.Economic Growth: Both cities have diverse, growing economies, fueling rental demand.Low Taxes: Property taxes and costs are some of the lowest in the country, boosting returns.OKC and Tulsa also have strong investor networks to help you build a boots-on-the-ground team.

they look like they'll cash flow a few hundred dollars a month but then you have a rough tenant turnover, or a big capex item come up, and boom - your cash flow is gone for 5 or 10 years.here are two really good threads to read.Overleveraging, net worth, cash flow and headache factorBaltimore - a path to never-ending painhappy to help further.

Down around those areas you'll be swimming in a sea of cabin competition, so a Scandinavian style or something otherwise standout might be the only path to making more.