That's direction I'd advise exploring, not how to do it all yourself as an island, but as a facilitating power.

.✅ Exploring creative ways to get deals done, even without a ton of upfront capital.I know that success in real estate is a team sport.

While traditional loans might be tough with current interest rates and no W2s, there are definitely creative financing options and strategies to consider.One possibility is exploring seller financing.

Yes, I’m based out of Riverside and currently exploring wholesaling here.

We're exploring both options. 

•Explore private lenders or hard money loans if you need higher leverage, though the interest rates will likely be much higher.

If lenders reject a HELOC due to lack of W2 income, explore DSCR loans, private lenders, or partnerships to fund new investments while retaining your current property.

My advice to you would be to explore the increasing number of renovated 2 families vs the $1.2M+ builds.

This gives you a foothold in the market without overextending financially, and you can always explore other investments later.If you can find a multifamily property in Asheville, that’s an even better house hack.

Given your concerns about California’s high prices and tenant laws, exploring out-of-state markets is a great idea, especially for rookie landlords.Oklahoma is worth considering!