However, that depends on the time/energy/skills he puts into it.I

But that's the nice thing about real estate, money, time and energy are interchangeable, you can substitute one for another.

Make sure to budget for rehab costs and work with a reliable contractor.

Outside of this, it’s been difficult to even figure out where to find reliable contractors in my area.

I’m most familiar with CodeBox, which we use exclusively for our properties and have found reliable.

.- Spend your time and energy on getting deals, not on imitating podcast hosts.Good luck.

Ref:  Active Energy Account?

Yes, there are added costs to this, but what is your time and energy worth?

Do you have time and energy for an STR?

Special business tax preferences, such as a special deduction for energy-efficient commercial building properties, should be eliminated.Regarding the OP's question, I see no specific Project 2025 policy that will impact investment real estate.