I'm ready for the tough challenges ahead but am excited for the opportunity to learn more about real estate, building a business, and in the process discover a thing or two about myself.

Commercial loans lower than $300k is tough.

I also know in this area there is a shortage of apartments to rent, as we've hired 200+ employees who have transitioned to our AZ office from out of state in the last year and they always are complaining at how hard it was to find an apartment.I think I can get the property for 100k, and will do a 20% down traditional. 

I received a hardwood flooring quote on 1046 sq ft for $7,200.This is what they’d do: moving appliances, sealing non wooded areas, sanding new/original wood, hydrosanding, screen sanding, staining with Bona, satin finish to match staircase, reinstalling appliances, repair missing boards, remove oak thresholds for flat look and repair master bath header.they’d have 4-5 employees in the project and it would take 4-5 days. $7200 seems like a lot and it’s my first quote (plan to get more). is there a cheaper way to go about this?

I don't know Oregon law but most states allow you to manage as an employee of the owner, meaning you are paid a salary and not commission.

Real Estate Agent (3.5 months experience)RE/MAX Prestige Properties Bronx, NYAlbert PenaI have a client (mother) who’s desperate to move from where she is now to another home... I ask her where to? And she says ANYW...

Hey Real estate champions, what option sounds best to you, if the intention is to get best return on real estate investment,  good cashflow,  cash on cash, less vacancy,  low maintenance, least hassle, and expect property appreciation over time etc might not go for BRRRR currently, due to time constraints, and it's tough in bay area.but considering, open to anywhere in US (but not a fan of snow) , and down payment is not a problem (although there is a max limit,  but let's assume it's not critical to put 100k - 500k down payment ) Option 1- Go big, all in, one apartment complex may be 20 -40 +units  in TX, AZ, FL or where ever its possible, hire onsite manager.Option 2 - Invest small, buy multiple duplex/ triplex etc. near by,  try to manage self to save on prop mgmt Option 3 - Go for multiple single family homes near by, manage self. easy to sell/buy individually if needed Option 4 - Go for Land, rent space for RV parking,  mobile homes etc .

I also have a bunch of investors money I can tap into if the right deal comes along (like everyone else).I have been hitting up wholesalers and cold calling when I can, but it is tough out there if you are looking to get 70% of market value.

5-10 hours a week could easily turn into more if an employee quits, an issue pops up and now you're behind the counter.

If your budget is $150k you're going to have a tough time buying here - right now there's only one house on the market below that price and it would require at least $60k in renovations.The Riverside and (adjacent) Avondale neighborhood regularly ranks in the top neighborhoods in the country, and values have risen steadily for years now.