If you’re open to it, bringing in investors with clear terms could help you leverage your strong track record and deal flow to expand faster.

Appreciate any guidance.Best regards  My recommendation is ot search the forum posts here on SDIRA and lenders as there are very few lenders and you can google and look up here on BP the terms that they provide. 

G'Day Alejandro,As a few have already mentioned, take a peak at Toledo also.In my opinion lower potential for long term appreciation but solid/"boring" cashflow.I prefer my portfolio to be "boring" but cashflowing lolLow entry points (Sub $100,000), high rents (Above the 1% rule).Blue collar working class decent folks that will stay and pay.Depending on the area but no derelict homes, yards well kept, cars with wheels and all tenants are employed.Plus, all are sophisticated enough to pay rent online so property management doesn't have to collect rents with bullet proof vests and shot guns lolI'm bias toward Toledo but it's worth considering.Wishing you much success

Lucy: your story shows that setting up a loan is more than just interest rate and other terms.

Along those lines, if the owner gives you a very FIRM "NO" when you present your proposal to rent their home for the purposes of doing STR (short-term rental).   

Purchase price: $320,000 Currently have a long term renter, the rent pays the mortgage and other expenses but provides no cash flow.

Why ask: Knowing the mentor's expectations will help you prepare for what’s required in terms of effort, communication, and engagement in the program.Asking these questions will ensure you make an informed decision about whether the mentorship program is a good fit for you and your goals.

The strategies I'm most interested in are Flips, BRRRRs, small multifamily as well as short/medium term rentals.

My focus is on providing either turnkey-style space for those interested in temporary, infrequent use or long-term leasing for business folks who require conference room space (or perhaps event space).

REI is a long-term venture; if you cannot hold this will be a very difficult process.