I started in 2019 and now have 12-doors (closing on #13 and #14 here soon). 

I want to use this opportunity to kickstart my real estate journey and am evaluating two options:- Purchasing a duplex and renting out one of the properties- Picking up a single-family rental in the area (alongside the apartment we use ourselves: either rental / owned depending on pricing)The two cities we've been exploring are Carrollton and Richardson.

Then MAYBE you'll make some money, but probably not until year two, at least.

 I agree with Elaine and eliminate the French doors and opt for windows.

There’s so many good strategies it’s hard y to pick one, but these two seem best for me.

Then, your brain again puts two and two together.

They said if can get those, they would be very flexible with any other terms for the remainder of equity.Current roadblocks:However, PITI=~4300 >LTR=~3500 and entry would be high at 15-20% so likely the best exit for this would be to buy creatively, and hold until find a wrap buyer, which I am not familiar with how to quickly find.Other two best alternatives = quick pop and top flip by finishing basement + very light cosmetic rehab/upgrade OR MTR as within 15 min drive to 2 of the biggest hospitals and Atlanta GA, and close to the famous East Lake Gold club which is part of the tour.If you are familiar with structuring hybrid deals, wraps, and/or Atlanta GA markets, please reach out.

I have already contacted two other contractors for quotes in order to obtain three total quotes.I understand that some investors like to also make use of lower-cost options, such as neighborhood kids, but as I am running a business, I would like to maintain a process that is repeatable and predictable and that may also adapt to long-term needs, such as landscaping and weed maintenance.

I recently hired a guy to replace exterior doors in my primary residence and he completely butchered the job.

I currently have two SFH rentals and two duplexes.