By starting small, educating yourself, and leveraging your capital wisely, you can build a solid foundation for your real estate investing journey and work towards financial independence.Good luck!

I could show you the pictures of the second house I bought here in San Antonio where the walls were torn from foundation issues.

While it may not provide immediate high cash flow, it could serve as a valuable learning experience and a foundation for future investments.Remember, successful real estate investing isn't about following a one-size-fits-all approach.

Does being built up so high add more value to a raised home Vs. a home on a slab foundation? 

Of course, you can't protect yourself completely, but this will also help you prepare for buying the next properties a little better, and it's an exercise I generally do when I'm on a showing for a property I'm serious about so that I'm factoring this into my analysis to some degree in a "capex" reserve.Capital ExpenseRoofWater Heater x2All AppliancesDriveway/Parking LotBoiler x2FlooringPlumbingWindowsPaintCabinets/CountersStructure (foundation, framing)Components (garage door, etc.)

I feel it’s better to start building the foundation early. 

You will be laying a strong foundation for supporting yourself, even in lean times. 

A duplex should have a lower cost foundation and typically has less windows and exterior.

The conservative nature of retirement accounts serves a purpose – providing a stable foundation for your future.Instead, I would:1.

Im looking to build a cashflow foundation.