It’s awesome that you’re taking steps toward buying in an area you love and planning for the future—whether it’s as a second home or a long-term investment for your kids, this is a meaningful goal.

Not kidding. 

Quick tips:1st - you do not need income to get financing.

I want to learn how to do this the right way, without coming across as overly focused on profits.If you have any tips or experiences to share, I’d be incredibly grateful.

I already run up expenses for my trading income on a credit card because Im responsible and its helpful when building credit, Im also on my families card or something of that nature, but at my age I am not entirely sure what the best course of action for credit building is any tips would be very helpful!

Examples could include:Partnering with other investors to share risk.Using seller financing or lease options.Leveraging creative rehab techniques to save on costs.Negotiating with contractors in a unique way to reduce expenses.I’d love to hear any stories, tips, or approaches that helped you pull off a deal others might have instantly passed on.

Then I had kids and it all made sense. 

The kids have to park on the lawn, so it looks like the ghetto and you can't even get out of your driveway, to much traffic.

The gas line to the stove looks awful and dangerous to someone who has kids.

No one on this board or their kids are going to be alive on this planet for your timeline of 100-200 years.