They could do a basic box with no changes or deviations from the standard, but we can already do that....They could get a plan started and save some time I suppose...

One thought is to purchase a lower price point house as others suggested, but specifically find a property that has conversion potential - a basement that can be a separate unit, or a larger lot that you can build an ADU.

Granted I’m new to this whole scene but I think looking at it through a basic lens might help.

It was a base hit, wasn't amazing, but had enough equity to sell it to buy my first house hack.

Buy a single-family home with 5% down and convert a garage or a basement into another "unit" 

@Terry ImusWhen this has happened to us, if there is a basement; we store them in there.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you just need a foundation to build on and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you just need a foundation to build on and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

In my market it's nearly impossible, and I believe that's the case for most markets across the country especially in larger cities.The 1% rule is just a basic guildline to very quickly and roughly analyzing a deal.

I closed on a basically turn key (with a few minor repairs) SFH in Indianapolis about 6 months ago and it's cash flowing.