Then do this again over and over.  

It gives you one property that can potentially pay for itself while putting a roof over your head and giving you experience as a hands-on landlord.

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It’s a longer-term game, though, with higher upfront costs.I’d say spend some time researching your target area and connecting with local investors or meetups—they’re goldmines for market insights and networking.

I'm looking at all kinds of properties, all over the city.

St.Louis, Cleveland, etc. and all over. 

AirDNA is fine, but the data is often over or under inflated.  

Owning a duplex at 20 is a huge accomplishment, and it’s inspiring to see you’re already planning your next move.From my perspective, real estate investing is a long-term game focused on building equity, paying down debt, and maintaining stability over chasing short-term cash flow.

They have over 100 pending lawsuits against them and counting.  

The owner only wants the builder to build him a new home for "free" and give the land over to be developed after.