You rarely will get both (at least not right now in this current market).If you want to explore different opportunities within various areas of the Valley, get a seasoned investor-friendly Realtor who is competent. 

My best friend lives in Kingman with his mother.

We can also lend to both individuals and LLCs.I'd be happy to share my experience as both an investor and as a lender.

Quote from @Carlyn Chism: Please share lenders who are low credit score friendly and or hard money lenders that are easy to work with, e.g. won’t tie your money up in draws. 

I’ve considered multifamily or duplexes, but from what I’ve heard, they’re unideal right now, so I’m leaning towards STRs.I’ve put together a list of areas that seem STR-friendly with good tourism appeal, and I’d love to get feedback from people who know the San Antonio market well.

Buying a property as primary, renting a bedroom or two to friends is a good way to start building your RE portfolio.

I bought this property with a private interest free loan from a friend. the person i bought it from need cash fast so i offered them a low cash offer and they accepted.I had enough money saved up to rehab the house with my savings.

Most of my landlords either don't accept pets at all or are super pet-friendly so pet rent has never been something we have charged.

You’ll likely find a strategy that aligns with your goals and lifestyle.Since you’ve been enjoying the BiggerPockets Money podcast, I’d also recommend checking out the Real Estate Rookie podcast—it’s great for diving into beginner-friendly strategies and learning from others who’ve been in your shoes.Feel free to reach out if you want to chat more or bounce around ideas.

However, it's important to be cautious, as sheriff sales can be risky for inexperienced individuals and may lead to significant financial losses.3 - Referring to point 2.4 - I can provide you with some recommendations for CPAs who are based in Ohio.