I have 200k in liquid cash (yes this was self earned thru 5yrs of sacrifices and hard work 12-16hr days 7days a week with maybe a month in the summers as break to see family back home, but i dont want to do this forever) My dad and I want to be partners going into these deals. there is a new construction 4plex i am looking to build which will be 775k that i will put 25% down (half me half my dad) which will cash flow net 2k /mo if i rent it out LT (COC of 11% which isnt bad and apparently my agent who recently worked on a neighboring new build said the appraisal after its built is mid/high 800s, also my plan is after 2yrs to REFI at lower rate). i am considering to have 2 of the units as MTR for local nurses or construction crews which of course can increase profits much more.i also have a 3acre property that i am thinking to build small 2bd 1ba cabins and use as STR/MTR/LTR. but i am also wanting to do do STR as i love the concept and have watched Robuilt everyday learning from him. i am looking to buy land in a mountain/ski town (189k 10acres) and build a beautiful aframe and use as a STR. all these property ideas are close by to me so i will have a close look on them and will manage myself. i have just been consuming knowledge endlessly the last 3months in preparation for this decision.but as you can see my head is all over and im unsure what the correct first step will be. i have many goals and visions of what i want to do i just need some help making a correct first decision on those who are far more experienced than me in this real estate space so i use my capital in the most efficient way. i understand real estate is long game and i have no issues with that but i would like to at a minimum cashflow 100k a month by the time im 30. this is a big goal but i have 8yrs to do this. thank you for your help i look forward to the responses(side note: i am not considering house hacking as i live with my family, this will possibly be an option in the future)

Expanding your reach by partnering with a local property management company in Jacksonville and implementing a pet-friendly policy can attract more tenants.

Is it wiser  to hold the good rate or have two properties  increasing in value ?

If your goal is to retire your fiance, your best bet is to increase your W2 income and lower your expenses.

Debt increases risk AND reward. 

@Alex JacobsBuilding a rental portfolio through house hacking is a terrific idea, particularly if you want to reduce your down payment and increase your income flow.

This regulation allows property owners to build ADUs on their existing residential lots without the need for additional zoning approvals, which can significantly increase property value and rental income. 

The timing was perfect with the A class duplex, but that's the kind of appreciation I've experienced for most of my portfolio in Columbus on top of the cash flow getting better as the years have progressed and rents and increased. 

Hi there,In the process of searching for our first rental property and saw a couple prospective properties yesterday.Thoughts on making a currently single family rental into student housing..Current tenants-month to month rent, been there 3-4 yearsHome is in a prominent student housing neighborhood, would increase rent significantly Would you chance loosing a paying tenant to try student housing? 

I have three rentals with a pretty good amount of equity and I would like to tap that equity while I'm paying the loan down and increasing my equity as efficiently as possible.