I am about to close on my first home which is west of LIttleton, CO (off Bowles & Wadsworth specifically for those familiar with the area).

The one I house hack doesn’t have any debt due to being purchased at the time of a sale.

Quote from @Brian Mineau: If the investor is looking for properties 6 units and below you can still enter several markets in ohio at that price and the units will be either turn key or close.

My personal opinion I would tell you to have a close friend of partner that is locally here to be your eyes and feet.

_____________________________________________________________Current Rents:House: Basement Apt: Current owner occupies $0House: 4 bed, former BnB, currently 1 room LTR, frequently STRs (travel nurses) 8001 BR Apt: $1000Studio: 900Cabin 1br: 1000Cabin Studio: 700Current Gross Rents: 4400___________________________________________________________Potential Rents - All rents are currently below market*:House: Basement Apt: Owner occupies $1500 ($0)House: 4 bed LTR $2800 STR $5500+ BnB 20,0001 BR Apt: $1500Studio: 1200Cabin 1br: 1500Cabin Studio: 1200*There is an addition attic apartment unused: 1200Potential Gross Rents: LTR=$9400 - STR=$12,100Tax:530/moInsurance:250/moAssumptions: Small family wanting to househack and come as close as possible to no monthly expense.

I'm not sure about Houston but make sure you find a great agent who's focused in your area. call agents who list new construction or who closed land purchases and represented people. on my closed transaction list and active listings it's land on the buy side and new construction homes on the sell side. make a spreadsheet, email and call every single one, have 10-15 conversations, meet with 3, pick 1. sales funnel. 

@Kelvin HeSome things to consider:Transfer Taxes: Some jurisdictions impose transfer taxes when property ownership changes, even if it's to an LLC you own.Due-on-Sale Clause: Check your current mortgage agreement for a due-on-sale clause, which might require you to pay off the mortgage if the property is transferred to an LLC.

I'd do higher density infill and go as vertical as possible. close on the cash land and then entitle it and seek partners. that's how we structure every deal. without land you have nothing. without a balance sheet you have nothing. if you don't have those then find someone who can bring all of that and bring the boots on the ground and the experience. 

I would like to find a niche that has as little sales as possible.

You get a referral agreement signed for 25% and when they close for the client, you will get your check.