I'd be happy to help out! 

If you don’t mind, I’d be curious as to your thoughts on the idea that it takes a long time to save up enough simply from a W2 job.

And even if so, I'd imagine there would be LOTS of restrictions and red tape as to what you'd be allowed to build and its appearance - No?

Many of the older homes that haven't been renovated will not have insulation or HVAC, and will certainly be needed to be comfortable during our really hot summers.We ended up doing a BRRRR (Which we ended up selling due to the hot market a few years ago), and it was almost a complete gut, so I'd be happy to discuss numbers with you.

Hey BP Family, I'd love your insight on this.I'm currently weighing two intriguing options: house-hacking a 4-plex or venturing into the realm of MTR with a single-family home or duplex, particularly for renting to travel nurses.

I'd suggest networking with some of the rock star agents like @Eudith Vacio or @John Warren above to help you narrow down your search criteria. 

I'd like to list ASAP so as not to miss peak summer season. 

Imagine getting a 2% - 5% interest rate today and how much cash you would be saving every month on your mortgage payment and the increased debt paydown! 

THat's easier to do than you might think: there are 42,000 zip codes, so there are a few hundred thousand people who are "top 5" at any given zip code.Hats off to you for starting to connect with an agent, but I'd wait to buy anything for at least 6-12 months as you build market familiarity!

I imagine that is operator to operator and design to design though.