I would recommend looking into local real estate meet-ups and networking with investors to get yourself on wholesalers email lists when they send out their deals.Hope this helps!

Obviously, things can turn quickly if there is some sort of black swan event (pandemic, war, deep recession, etc.).Hope this helps you guys!

As always, DYOR (Do Your Own Research) The area has a mix of stable, long-term residents and rental demand—especially with Section 8 tenants—but it does vary block-by-block.Key things to consider are Rental Demand, Property Condition and Management (a local property manager can help navigate tenant screening and city requirements)It’s not as bad as the headlines make it seem, but success here depends on buying right and the right property manager.

Total Investment + Down payment of 69,000 + 20,000 of updates = $89,000.Hope this helps.  

awesome thank you so much you have been beyond helpful.

Owner-Builder Construction Loan (Challenging but Possible)Some lenders offer owner-builder loans, but they usually require:✅ Strong financials (good credit, assets, low debt-to-income)✅ A solid construction plan, budget, and timeline✅ Proof of prior experience (renovations help, but formal experience is a plus)✅ A licensed contractor or project manager to sign off on the build2.

The property probably won't cashflow for a few year (or until I rent the second unit longe term) but this isn't a huge worry for me as it helps me in other ways.

Some cities have landlord fees as wellIf you'd like, I’d be happy to jump on a quick call to go over your numbers and help you feel confident in your decision.

Since I'm not a lawyer, there might be a specific reason, depending on your situation, why that might be useful.On the other hand, I've seen crazy large structures for small portfolios, and there are many attorneys willing to charge you for the help of setting them up. 

I think it helps to drive a strategy that if you can invest, build, flip, etc why not do it in zip codes with the greatest price per square foot where you can also find either land or existing inventory that makes sense?