I will consider any strong deals, though.

Based on my very limited understanding I would want to leverage my first time home buyer to buy at least a duplex though i would really like to get my hand into a triplex to increase the cash flow while living in 1 unit for a year (lot of tricks and tips here to not have to live in there for a full year which i would like to learn more as well) and lease out other unit(s).

I'd deeply appreciate any recommendations you can share based on your experiences, as well as any tips or potential pitfalls to watch out for as we navigate this expansion.Thank you all in advance for your time and insights!

My name is Jesus Morales and I work for the wholesale company "Ember Holdings" based out of Newport Beach, CA!

Based on your second post, it comes across as trying to fit everyone’s feedback here into an “ethical” narrative that you’ve already defined in your head.

Well over the years I have done 1ks reno/repairs, and I know exactly what the reno will be based on what I am told.

Based on my experience I would focus on Facebook rather than other social media platforms such as Instagram, but its worth the shot to try an connect people from Instagram. 

They have plenty of military bases in San Antonio I think it would not be too big of a challenge to get renters.

I am currently active duty military serving at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hawaii.

As long as John satisfies material participation test, he can deduct losses against his W2.Scenario 2 + Cost segregation: assuming John placed this property in service in 2023 - yes, he can deduct cost segregation based depreciation.