We have chosen one municipality to do Section 8 due to the relationship we have established with the director, case workers, and inspectors.

New realtors, new realty companies, new PMs aren't going to have those established relationships and *no* PMs give up the names of their people to anyone else because getting good people is difficult. 

Stock picking is gambling pure and simple. 

If you can get good at networking and building relationships by establishing rapport, you'll get ahead much quicker in this niche.

Establish your 2025 goals.What goals do you plan to accomplish in 2025?

So in reality you are ALWAYS gambling in the stock market, yes, even with those big names that seem inconceivable to every drop and ESPECIALLY with those because most are so shocked and in disbelief when it occurs that it's only realized after your left with pennies on the dollar because you waited out a recovery that was never coming. 3rd: MATH and leverage.     

I'm looking to purchase my first property with my fiancé (both 25) with the goal being to establish our primary residence together, as well as giving me the opportunity to add equity/value via rehab before moving on and converting the property into a rental within a year or so to kickstart an investment portfolio.An interesting lead that recently came up is my parent's neighbor's house.

Now they want to put the properties into RE Gain Fund, LLC UpREIT (which appears to have been established in 2023). 

Provided I can establish a solid investment plan tailored to their financial needs/comforts such as debt ratios and income, they would be more than happy to offer me some financial control.Additionally, If I wanted to, for the sake of building my own personal wealth, I admittedly have the luxury of taking a loan from my parents.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.