If you’re serious about bidding, investing in a professional title search is worth it to minimize risk.

Are you looking to sell some/all of your portfolio by minimizing your tax exposure and be more "maintenance free"? 

It’s also great that you already have equity in your primary residence and cash available—those are valuable resources for getting started.If you’re considering a multifamily property, house hacking could be a great way to dip your toes into investing while minimizing risks.

You can sometimes purchase a property with zero down or a minimal down payment but a seller financing deal will not hold a note for 30 years as a bank would.

By tackling them early on, you minimize the risk of missing critical dates.In my experience, closing a deal within a specific timeframe requires meticulous planning.

With that said I am looking to do minimal work to renovate the home such as painting and adding new appliances.

To minimize delays, it is important that you get approval to be a section 8 landlord from each housing authority.

Starting small, like with a duplex, is a good way to get your feet wet and minimize risks.Good luck!

And, considering market shifts.. what’s your approach to minimizing risks over the next two years? 

Conceptually you want to take an approach that minimizes your need to be on site - and for that reason I would advise against BRRRR.