Their strategic plan is to take down the BP Empire, then move on to taking down the property brothers and other HGTV stars.

However if you qualify, the solo 401K is a far more robust vehicle and much easier to own and manage real estate, or notes for that matter.

I have updated my resume, and it shows that although I don't have a college degree finished, I believe I have developed human capital more than other 24/25 year olds coming out of college, even have done successful strategic partnerships as a manager of one of the properties. 

Thanks @John Mathewson This year I am looking to grow rapidly and have a strategic plan of growth that I am following.

It seems to me that many of the cities on this top 10 list actually do have a robust economy with well-paying jobs. 

Not sure if I'm using the correct strategical term, but I planned to "house hack" a duplex for my first investment property using a 203k loan.

Do your numbers and get bids and see if your comfort zone seems stressful than you strategize again until it makes sense and you can envision this project a success.

I guess I just need to think more strategic about the whole thing.

He hasn't really been reaching out to me to try and maybe re-strategize)

There is tax planning, deal analysis, strategic planning etc.