Stocks again can diversify (and frankly I don't see the benefit in investing in real estate related stocks - there are much better options) Are there any tax benefits?

Our strategy is looking for multi-family homes to purchase and hold as option 1. 

FYI, a 203k FHA loan is not a DIY-friendly option.

When my loan was not going to close, it was one of the options that my broker and lender told me about and actually referred me to for a conversation.

If they Counter, you have the same 3 options to respond. 

The reason I approached them about putting their offerings on my show is because I wanted to diversify my product offerings beyond the low income stuff that I specialize in so I could present investors with options that come with varying levels of risk.I do not agree with you that investors won't make money in the low income space at all tho.

I have been told to stay away from lease options in Texas.

I believe in putting in the work—1,000 hours of research, testing, and learning—before offering advice, and I’m excited to tap into the collective wisdom of this community to refine my approach.Here’s where my head is at: I’m considering strategies like short-term rentals (Airbnb) for higher cash flow, long-term rentals for steady income, or even creative options like house hacking or partnerships to stretch the funds further.

This way, you build income-generating assets first while keeping future options open.

But this is really your first touchpoint with potential guests who are scrolling the endless options of airbnb, vrbo, etc.