I learned that I was smart to be super conservative on underwriting the deal, I passed on hundreds of deals before I saw a great opportunity and was able to make a quick decision.

Having control of all aspects of esthetics down to where, when and how the homes are set will give your tiny village a more solid, planned appearance and comfortable layout.Oregon offers many opportunities that are not widely advertised.

Another man's take would be this: If Contractors don't speak English, run like h*ll. a) they're probably not legal residents, and b) do you really want to  use a translator for every job related discussion?

I’m looking for an opportunity to invest in real estate property, fixing the old and ugly homes and rent it out.

Some of them get creative and get roommates, have to find a part time job to supplement their income or move to a less expensive place though that can be hard for long time residents as all of their support is in the area. 

I've been residing in San Diego for 15 years and am currently exploring options to house hack. My ideal scenario involves acquiring a 2-4 unit property or a single-family home with an ADU, enabling me to leverage rent...

But I also don't want to hang onto it and pay the opportunity cost of not diversifying for a "what if we move back" scenario that may never happen. 

Houston is a dynamic market with plenty of opportunities for buy-and-hold rental properties.

If yes, what was your day job before?

My income is $70,000 annually from a W2 job and I have no outstanding debt.