I know this a tough time for a lot people, post hurricane disaster but I can’t help to think is this a buying opportunity in those areas?

If you don't pay fair prices, you will not have good contractors make time for your job.

Regardless of the K1 being final, any time you have 1231 gains on K1, they are "gains from passive activity" and they can be offset by losses from any other passive activity, i.e. your $125k stash.3.

What would you say is the starting capital needed to sustainably invest in real estate?

I would work with your real estate tax professional on that piece.More than likely looking at capitalizing that 11k and depreciating it, unfortunately. 

To be a reliable and successful Private Money Lender, focus on building strong relationships with borrowers and real estate professionals, thoroughly assess each investment opportunity by conducting due diligence on the property and the borrower's financial background, and establish clear lending criteria to mitigate risk.

I always add that if people are truly factoring in all the ways real estate makes you money, then there are some markets that make perfect sense as an investment even if you pay retail.   

In my (one time) experience with section 8 I put my emphasis on my perception of the applicant's personality, work ethic and credit score.

Is it worth it as a first-time investor?

Hello, I just purchaed my first home to rent rooms out as a frst step in real estate.