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 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.

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

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

One is focused on real estate and its all military folks and vets (I'm active duty Navy) and the other one is focused on being well rounded, while also building wealth and passive income.

.: I recommend networking and building relationships first.

Meaning, if you take the money only, you would have depreciation recapture from your cost basis up to the original purchase price of the building (not including the land cost because it wasn't depreciable), plus a capital gain up to the insurance proceeds.Hope this makes sense. 

Over the years, with personal investment alongside investments from family and friends, I’ve been able to build a small portfolio of apartment buildings with a focus on cash flow through strong operations.

One thing to consider on developing new MHP is that if cities don't want them they can make it very difficult to build new ones.

I don't currently have any investment properties, but will likely work with a turn-key property managment in the Memphis/Little Rock area.My goal is to build a good cash-flow portfolio to ease into retirement.