A broker can mix and match and find local area loans with discounts, etc.

This is a whole new era than 2010-2020, you're going to have to come correct not just straight spec.And you're not making 4.5% on your HYSA--that's gross. 

Youll have more investment options then.I invest in straight S&P 500 ETFs.

In August 1999, TREC amended Section 535.20 of the TREC rules to provide that for purposes of that section, the term "valuable consideration" includes, but is not limited to: 1) money; 2) gifts of merchandise having a retail value greater than $50; 3) rent bonuses; and 4) discounts.

If your hesitation is resting on inability / delay in qualifying for your second.. 1) most importatnly, you need to start with one..and househacking with low down is the best way to start. 2) buy that first one with intent of leveraging it to buy the 2nd/3rd property, IE live-in flip or find a motivated seller offering a steep discount.

Just waiting for investors to buy at a discount or make creative offers.  

This can go so many ways depending on so many factors.1031 cannot defer cost seg deprecation recapture (only straight-line depreciation).This needs to be modeled out with 1031 or outright sale and recapture percentage.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

That said, expect to deal with a fair amount of fluff leads.The two best strategies I’ve found are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be expensive, but it can also yield highly discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.

ThanksHello Imani, my husband and I have been building big beautiful brick properties day in and day out in Detroit for the passed 5 years straight and I’m proud to say we are experts in all aspects of building and maintaining successful rental properties in Detroit City.  

I'll keep you in mind once I got all my criteria straight.