I've lived here my whole life and have really seen a dramatic change in this amazing city. 

We plan to come back live in it the other 6 months, fix it up more, repeat that process until we can find another deal that makes sense for us. 

Considering that, you are likely going to see appreciation year over year, which essentially will be additional equity you'd capture just by simply living in the home. 

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

Purchase price: $129,000 Cash invested: $5,000Condo we lived in and fixed up.

You could bring less down and possibly have a lower interest rate since you will be living there.

The alternative is to go with a single-family home, live in it for about 1.5 years, and then purchase another home while renting out the first one.

I truly appreciate you sharing these takeaways—it’s clear you’ve not only thought this through but lived it.I took some time to explore your Linktree, Instagram, and the Elevate CIG website—truly impressive work!

Buyers don't look for financing and its foreign so they don't jump on a forsale listing on zillow.I've had the best (only) luck with zillow rental adds,   starting with the pitch;  rent to own, live in a great home while you pay off owning it. 

All the while you have to live.