Find a deal, flip the contract, learn, save, then go on your own Sorry I am always direct, Good luck 

Due to interest rates and overall market conditions, sourcing SHF or small multifamily LTRs that cash flow is still challenging unless you're putting down a significant amount or finding deals off-market.Nevertheless, my team and I still have an extensive network of investors focusing on SFH deals and small multifamily acquisitions. 

Finding lots that are 0.13 to 0.10 acre is common.

The contractor is required to provide a 1 year warranty on labor and materials but replacement contractors are difficult to find because they have to warranty all the work ... even from the OG contractor. 

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Consider FHA loans for lower down payments, but remember, the key is to find properties where the rental income covers your mortgage and expenses, ensuring positive cash flow (although in Austin is will be hard, but not impossible, to accomplish)Aiming for five properties in five years is very ambitious but achievable with the right strategy.

However, you will find that generally the lower the crime rates the better the potential for the location.

I wanted to find an investment strategy that would provide more cashflow than a traditional long term rental, but I wanted it to be lower maintenance than a short term rental.

We originally rented out a single room in the home to house hack, but after a career change and a bug move we decided to turn the house into a single-family rental situation.

That honestly doesn't sound too bad I'm sure maybe if you asked around you can find someone who can do it for slightly cheaper but if they have a good reputation and I would go for someone who would do a better job.