I wouldn't be opposed to having a little skin in the game (closing costs, inspections, etc) I would be living there paying market rent and doing the improvements myself.

Have flexible repayment terms been a game changer for your deals, and if so, how have you leveraged that flexibility to scale your investments?

A small multifamily property is a smart choice for a first investment—it offers a great balance of income potential and manageable scale for someone new to the space.Don’t worry about being ambitious; it’s clear you’ve done your homework, and you’re already ahead of the game by setting a clear goal.

Good listings are a people game, not anything you have at the bottom of your post.

After reading so many intros of young, single, eager individuals, I'm hoping I'm not too late to the game! 

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This is my first personal mortgage so I'm trying to learn the game.

I added arcade games, board games and accept pets as well.

Play the long game and hold onto that equity. 

I've tried a couple - truepeoplesearch, white-ages, property radar, leadsherpa, batch leads...Some services are better than others, but it is a numbers game and you also can cross check between different platforms.