Site and features make it a 10M parcel with gradual development in 10 years (could flip for 3-5M immediately with the right marketing)B) Standard downpayment (240k) 1.2 mil - house - rental income would be about 3500 initially, with ridiculous business potential (currently unrealized/undeveloped)This isn't a planned sale, and being self-employed I've maxed write-offs and minimized income so my income probably won't cover the mortgages needed in the bank's eyes.

Happy to help if you need a set of eyes.

Buffalo has some of the oldest housing stock in the nation, so you really need to have an eye for asset condition.  

BRRRR has also caught my eye, but I feel I should start with rental properties.

The MidTerm Rentals are also a great resource especially in the areas close to hospitals for the traveling medical professionals. 

In the end, none of these silicon valley start-ups can replace eyes on the ground and owners looking at the data.  

Save as much as you can in the next 16 months and keep your eye on the market.During that time you're saving, you can cold call or send mailers to a list of properties that fit the criteria for your house hack.

I've been anxiously keeping an eye on several new construction duplexes hoping one will be available when the time comes.

With an eye on affordability, homes priced under $400,000 experienced the most closing activity, according to Zonda’s Market Report.

Stop paying somebody else rent and keep your eyes on your long term goals!