If you’re buying in a desirable neighborhood and have the capital to do fantastic design and furnishing, you will still do very well.

I have a good W2 income as well as STR income. 2023 is the first year I thought I could qualify for RE status as I am working as the property manager, handyman... (750+ hours) man I worked hard!

Im super well versed in the insurance side of things but not the investment property process -- i would love to connect with anyone who needs help with insurance and can help me start out too :) 

I will still be looking at leveraging wholesale strategy but also looking to incorporate other approaches as well.

In my market a nice 3/1 might rent for $1350 as well but with an extra bathroom the difference is pretty negligible.

You can hire someone to pull local leads for you and you can outsource the direct mail as well. 

Maybe you could get a cosigner as well.

My loan broker was able to get me set up for my VA benefits of $0 down and only $1k and some change for the closing cost, with an APR of 3.25%.

For a wide array of reasons, some of which are  fees associated with loans (origination, points, appraisals, etc) I would like to act as a private lender to the real estate investing company that my partner and I are setting up. 2.

But if on the backside that knowledge is going to increase your monthly intake by $10k+, it's probably money well spent.