Always keep an eye on interest rates to optimize cash flow and return on equity. if you switch to long term hold investing, you'll want to see if equity stripping is a strategy that works for you. 

To minimize upfront costs, explore down payment assistance programs, creative financing strategies like seller financing, or rent-to-own agreements. 

Of the many strategies I've looked into, House-hacking and short-term rentals piqued my interests. 

What do you guys think about this strategy of opening up a HELOC in hopes of freeing up some of my other capital.  

Dig deep into tax strategy, tax efficiency, etc  Learn about estate planning. 

Building a strong financial plan, researching markets, assembling a reliable team, and having an exit strategy are essential steps to success.Good luck!

However, this is not really effective in the real world.

I’ve been investing there since 2019 and built a 12-door portfolio using the BRRRR strategy.

While not mandatory, a specialized accountant can reduce errors and provide significant tax-saving strategies tailored to your situation.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

@Treza Edwards "I am reading the Rental Property Investing book and implementing the method that focuses on cash flow and that strategy states you need to have $300 cash flow per month, per property.