This would be my very first rental.I have an opportunity to buy a house from an old neighbor for $425k.

Buying 5 single family homes is likely going to be a lot of work and there are other assets that cash flow better and are more liquid.He also has the ability to 1031 his equity into passive investments (which is a common strategy for property owners who are retiring).  

Less Gov is better in real estate...hope people arent buying this propaganda.  

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Buying homes and duplexes 

I would reach out to him he has a huge Network and can put you in touch with the right people.

Happy that the post is still helping people.  

I currently own one park in north Alabama and am actively looking for more to buy every day.

The idea is current home owners who locked in low interest rates before 2022, will be more motivated to sell and upgrade their homes if they can lock in a similar interest rate.The Housing Floodgates May Open by 2025 — How To Prepare To Buy a Home

I’ll save you thirty grand on gurus ...Work hard and achieve your dreams Buy low and sell high Buy ugliest house in the best neighborhood Believe in yourself Take action