.; a house hack), and then gradually build up to more advanced strategies as you gain experience.

It can also be done up to 100% of value, so you don't need to build up any equity.

The other three ways are 1. tax breaks (a. depreciation and b. repairs, improvements, real estate tax are all income tax deductions) 2. equity build-up through principal pay down, and 3. appreciation. 

They later find out the buyer when they want to sell does not like items in the lease and that affects now what a buyer will pay for the property with cap rate and returns.You might be hitting 5% cash on cash return off of the down payment before mortgage paydown equity build up and any tax benefits.

You're going to need 20 - 25% down and I recommend a reserve to handle emergencies for that first year until you build up a reserve.

I'm more interested in cash flow than equity because I want to build up my cash reserves, but I'm sure there are other ways besides searching Zillow. 

I'm licensed in KS and Mo and also work with many investors, both local and out-of-state, to assist them in building investment portfolios here in the KC area, regardless of strategy.

You need time to build up the rep and reviews.

My recommendation is that you make the move up to Jacksonville, use an FHA loan with the first time home buyers program to purchase a quad and house hack until you can build up the capital to make your next move.

Most people allow for other strategies (flipping, wholesale, etc) to build capital while you are waiting for your money to build up to your next buy and hold, but they will still focus on a niche