So what would you recommend to set me up for success? 

Also keep the property in a great neighborhood (low crime, great schools, low property taxes, etc.) for a rental.It all starts with the deal.Anybody have success buying probate real estate?

Love your strategy to start with a small multi-family - if you're able to secure and FHA for owner / occupied, you'll be well on your way to success.

Can I ask you both what your strengths are and how they contribute to your success? 

I only have small bits of advice in REI, but I've built successful companies in the past so can talk your ear off about that side of things.Anyways, thanks for reading and please reach out!

Any ideas of where I should look & ideas to make this successful?

@Salvatore Lentini thank you for your response and congrats on your success.

Looking for ideas on a Debt investment.I have $20,000 to invest in a debt fund or with partner. 8% + return, 6mo-2yr tie up.Prefer seasoned company with many successful deals to their credit.Non-Accredited, SDIRA acceptable.Thanksps: I am not looking at this time for anymore equity investments

Has anyone successfully bought a property through auctions and/or foreclosures?

I cannot speak directly to the Houston market as I am primarily focused in NH and MA, but I figured I'd share some insights and thoughts I have based on what you've said.First, you do not have to be handy to successfully complete a fix-and-flip, AND, you don't initially have to have any contract contacts.