Most build goals based upon the long term strategy, but buy based upon their short term strategy (cash flow).Since there isnt a politically correct way to say this, I will be a bit blunt.  

I'm new to real estate investing, and I'm seeking to learn and start investing for income generation and wealth building.

Get rid of debt, build a budget, and save.

Its the most common build regardless of city your looking.

Smart buildings equipped with IoT devices can enhance operational efficiency and tenant experiences.

I’m eager to learn first hand the wholesale process - finding properties, building a buyers list, ins and outs of contracts and networking with agents, flippers and investors.

I've done a few deals on my own in and around Detroit, but I've had to dial my investing activity WAY back due  to my W2 and other personal obligations, so I'm now leaning heavily on the skills & knowledge that the Upside team brings to keep building my portfolio.This has been a fun thread to read and I love seeing the positive rapport that they've built amongst their investors.

Options you might think through would be appreciation - is your area / property  appreciating to where it might make sense to hold onto the property for it to build value.  

If I have a ground up build I paid cash for, can I use a DSCR loan to take a mortgage out on that house to build a rental home on a lot we have next door?

Stay in the job and snowball all my mortgages and let life coast or get off a job still snowball slowly and live life slower.Initially, when I purchased my first apartment building 10 years ago, I did it because I was curious.