But I’m conflicted on where to start in terms of building a strong foundation in my portfolio while still having enough velocity behind my money to grow.Should I start with a SF rental and hold for the 1031 deferred (4 greens and a red type strategy) or go after Tax / lien sales to flip/sell in the short term until I can afford a multi family property.

B - C-Green Island CWatervliet CLatham A-BMenands B+ - CLoudonville ANewtonville A Roessieville B - CColoinie A - B-Berdoy (Verdoy) A - BFort Hunter A - BGuilderland A - BWestmere A - B-Mckownville BVorrhessville ANew Scottland A- - BStingerlands (Slingerlands) A - BDelmer (Delmar) AElsmere AGlenmont A- - B Melrose BManning Boulevard B - CWest Hill D Pine Hills B Arbor Hill If there is an F this is itDowntown Albany C - DMansion Area C - DSouth End This could be F as wellNew Scotland A- - B+Helderberg B+WhiteHall A- - BDelso B- - C+Krank Park Cherry Hill C- - DMt Hope C-Hey @Andrew Bailey, I graded all of these out for you.

I have thought a lot about doing a BRRRR, and am in the middle of David Greene's book right now which makes it even more attractive.

We do have 1 rental unit in Oakland (Temescal area) - a condo we used to live in... but then we bought a house, had a baby, all that good jazz :)  I'm currently reading David Greene's Long-Distance Real Estate Investing book, which I love!

If the rent can be increased based on energy efficient features, what percentage of increase would be possible?

For example, Brandon Turner’s book says that ignoring maintenance and capex is one of the main reasons that people fail, but David Greene’s BRRRR book’s section on analysis (if I remember correctly) didn’t mention maintenance or capex in the numbers. 

There were countless times when the encouragement from a complete stranger on the street gave me a little boost of energy when I started fading.

Or if there are two people on Title and only one of them can be located or only one will sell, you've wasted a great deal of energy and again fighting the clock.Could I mentor a class on the subject?

Or if there are two people on Title and only one of them can be located or only one will sell, you've wasted a great deal of energy and again fighting the clock.Could I mentor a class on the subject?

I am very very open to it after reading David Greene's book.