Empty buildings, not much to get excited about.

It’s awesome to see your passion for real estate and your clear goals for building a portfolio.

Are you having luck doing new-build single-family infill projects? 

Second- these developments where the same person develops, builds, and then requires you to use them for management- they always suck.

For scaling your portfolio, consider house hacking another multi-family property to minimize living expenses while building equity.

So, if you don't know how to build financial models, there are some available that are pretty good online (adventures in CRE is a great resource).  

I’m drawn to real estate not just for financial freedom but to build a legacy for my family while contributing positively to communities.

But then you have the benefits of using it yourself, plus you'll build equity if you choose the right property.

I’m looking for small multi-family homes in the $150k-$250k range, focusing on property appreciation with minimal cash flow to build reserves.I’ve been considering areas like Fishtown, Somerton, Roxborough, Haverford, Conshohocken, West Norriton, Upper Darby, Lansdale, and Abington.

If you can buy a house with a small cash flow and there is room to build a duplex on the back of the lot, then you get free dirt.