I would focus on systemizing property management as much as possible so adding more units becomes easier over time.If your goal is to buy one property a year, then stick to your pace.

I plan to make 6 affordable residential units and 1 commercial unit in the existing building.

I have a complex next to mine that has over a hundred units, some do very well some dont and you can point to their decor right away as a differentiator.

I am actually under contract on a property in Columbus, OH and weighing the pros and cons of self-managing vs. property PM because I cannot seem to find a PM that seems reliable and worth the costs.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

But, it may not offer the ROI as other locales, and it may not be "fun" like buying in a favorite vacation spot.2 - The highest ROI folks - Self explanatory, will go where ROI is high and/or regulation low.3 - The second home/retirement minded - These people are looking for minimal ROI but want the house in a specific location because they like to use the property and want it to pay for itself.

My preferred options are:1. house-hack with a duplex under ARV; live in one unit => renovate => rent the other unit2. buy a SFH under ARV that could be converted into a duplex (preferably adjacent units vs top/bottom) - I'm assuming the biggest challenge with this strategy would be separating the infrastructure for utilities; and costly.

Yearly increasing costs will, in time, eat up any profit they have per unit.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

I may just add parking for the front two units.