Pre-construction homes, which could build $50-60K in equity within a year or two.I can afford a 20% down payment, but I’m torn between focusing on equity (pre-con) or cash flow (resale).

For instance, she just finished working with an investor to complete a really well-designed new build.

Hey Nicholas, Building your team will be crucial.

We had a plan to build a large real estate portfolio and then sell it in five years and divide the money.

If you're just starting out, house hacking a duplex or SFH with an ADU can be a great way to reduce living expenses while building equity. 

My husband is a licensed general contractor with experience in building semi-custom homes, finish carpentry, kitchen & bath design, cabinet installation, and much more.

Many traditional banks won’t touch them, and even DSCR lenders will avoid them if the build out is done prior the securing long term debt. 

Low maintenance building, top-end rents for the area due to the extensive work that was done and the location.

@Jason Weidmannit's only solid if:1) you pick a market that you can go to in person and build a team first, and 2) you recognize that RE is a long-term investment, and you may have to wait 5-10 years, or longer, before seeing ANY return. 

i found in my build projects that started just before and continued through the pandemic prices rose. everything but lumber became sticky IE they rose but did not fall..