I'd be interested in chatting about some strategies that are working for you.

So, I would like to hear any recommendations of the best books to help me build my knowledge and develop my investing strategy.

With the two strategies combined, it's been very successful.Hope that helps and good luck!

Given I'm not from here, I'd love to hear everyone's input on the best locations for optimizing this strategy.

Your strategy of accumulating properties, even while preferring to rent personally, is an interesting one and definitely has its merits depending on your long-term goals and market conditions.Regarding your question about down payments, it's true that the landscape of real estate investing has evolved, and strategies that were prevalent a few years ago might not be as beneficial today.

That being said, there are plenty of creative strategies you can implement you get there quicker/with less cash.

.📚 Learning and Growth:I believe in the power of continuous learning, and I'm actively educating myself on the nuances of Airbnb hosting and multifamily strategies.

You want to find one that is as close to your own investment strategy as possible.Third, although a bank may have someone who is a CFP, it doesn't mean they have the experience you need. 

Hi @Mei Bae - If you did this strategy would you be trying to rent by the room or just rent it as a 2 bedroom?

Same for any tax strategy that deals with capital gains, including installment sales and 1031 exchanges: they apply to rentals, not to flips.Despite the fact that you cannot put the entire amount into a retirement account, what would be the point of it even if you could?