All depends on what your goals are and what market fits your game-plan/criteria 

So, I'd like to get ahead of the game and start working up a plan and a strong argument for it which I can use when the time comes. 

Considering traveling nurses/workers, as well as seasonal rental for ND home games (also a huge Fighting Irish family).

Real estate investing can absolutely be a game-changer when it comes to freeing up your time and helping shape the community you care about—especially in our beautiful region.You’re on the right track by diving into BiggerPockets.

That's their whole game!

Buying with cash is much better in my opinion.Especially for our market.Most investors only use leverage because they "can".There is usually no strategy behind using the leverage.Our price points are so low that most investors just prefer to buy with cash.The price of one of our properties is pretty much a downpayment for any other property in other markets that aren't in the Midwest.Cash deals always offer a much higher return than leverage.Leverage is a risky game for beginners.Learn what you are doing first before borrowing money.Just my opinion for a path that has proved to work for me and our investors.Thanks and happy holidays.

When you are new to the game, agents, wholesalers, other investors, and even you can push you around.

Hey Jaxin,Congrats on jumping into the real estate game.

Adding bedrooms to both units sounds like a game-changer for rent potential. 

A good one will also have skin in the game and will even be able to bring new acquisitions to your attention.