From there you can start to identify what you are looking for.Where do you land on the follow spectrums:Cash flow and AppreciationLong term or Short term needs (waiting for growth vs get out of my W2 now)Long term rentals, Mid term rentals, Short term rentalsBuying close to home or coast to coastSelf manage or hire a PMIf you can narrow in on those, you essentially have your buy box. 

Depending on your long term goals I wholesale and use the assignments fees to buy free and clear properties and I use creative marketing to buy and keep in my portfolio. 

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

It depends how long you plan on living.

It seems like your goal is appreciation or that you are willing to sacrifice cash flow for appreciation, as long as your return is trending in the right direction.

Quote from @Alex Brown: Seeking recommendations for a CPA or Tax Strategist who specializes in RE and REPS Status.This post should help:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1222774-expla...And none of us is allowed to offer you our services as long as this post is in the tax forum.

For years, many projects in Chula Vista's Coastal Zones faced long delays, but starting in 2025, SB-423 changes that.

is this a long-term play or short term?   

Quote from @Ryan Raven: You can usually be a property manager without a license as long as you are a direct employee of the owner.

We are looking to buy 900 houses across the Southeast from Texas to Alabama.