Once you've identified your market and where you'll be purchasing to house hack (or if you'll do it out of the home you're in today) you'll be off to the races to start your journey.

What market?  

The market currently not supporting our initially projected sales prices.

Combine this househacking with joint venturing on some commercial property around the same market (5-20 units) with a few other investors that compliment your skillset and viola, you will obtain 30-50 units in 3-5 years. 

Start attending local real estate meet ups in your market.

Despite the national single family home market reaching record values the 7 markets in the article are still valued below their 2022 peaks.

They are hands-off, institutional grade real estate investments, and they allow you the option to diversify into offerings in markets across the country.

Hey Damion, I am an agent and investor in the Phila area and would be happy to connect with you about the local market.

The market here in SD continues to appreciate 10-11% year over year and with a shortage of inventory it's not showing signs of letting up so waiting 5-10 years to just sit on a 3% interest rate on your Merced rental when your goal is to move to SD makes sense to do it sooner rather than later.

A bank, or credit union, or anyone issuing a mortgage, can earn 5% interest from treasury bonds, or a money market account.