I have two paths forward to get my first deal done, and I'd love to tap into the collective wisdom of the BP community for feedback.Option 1: Buy my own small multifamily (2-4 units)However, it's been difficult to find actual "deals" and candidly I haven't put in the effort to go all out, with direct mail, digital ads, out of state owners, etc. mostly just working with brokers and looking at the various online sources. 

*For further details, you can find specific calculations in the source of the spreadsheet shared above.InquiriesI am compiling additional data to continue my research on favorable rental markets including wage information, job growth, home prices, rental prices, etc...

I don't need to leave my engineering job, but my thinking is that it is a better use of my time to dedicate myself full-time to getting immersed in the world of RE, since I will have another source of funding for deals.

The biggest problem was finding a good property Manager (stay away from Central Property).

They are the biggest association around.

Kitchen and bathroom renovations were the biggest value add on this property.

@Rauni Pacheli Rueda I think it would be best to pursue any and all deal sources.

My biggest struggle right now is I have an amazing business partner who finds awesome deals almost weekly.

My biggest problem with that is that from a great deal category I'm getting into average deal category by raising my final numbers.

Lenders will want to see all sources of income and all debts for the last two years.