and would ideally like to set my sights higher so that within 10 years my husband can leave his teaching job and work with me in managing our properties.

You also need to consider that once someone signs a lease, they typically won't move in for 2-4 weeks.

Hi Brick,As an alternative, you may want to consider converting the 4 units to 4 condos and selling each individually.

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Partnerships are like marriages, they're great if the partners are aligned and they hold each other accountable.And please set expectations with your partner.

Repair budget set at 40k or 20k for each house.

I am seeing about 20k per an acre is average in the area but am finding it is more difficult to find unrestricted land with utilities set up that are still under/around 300k.

With no experience and little knowledge in real estate, is there a strategy I should consider just to get the ball rolling and collect knowledge?

If you can live below market in your area, i consider that a win!

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