If you don’t have construction experience yourself, that could turn into a nightmare real quick and destroy any “savings” you were expecting by hiring a handyman.

Is it noticeable to someone who doesn't know construction? 

A construction worker may make a ton in the summer and be virtually laid off in the winter. 

I would also try to get a job in construction or property management so I could learn the investing side.Then I would start to acquire properties I can house hack through.

The construction aspect was a challenge with the cost of materials at an all time high.

I also wanna use VA construction loan to build a fourplex in Alabama.   

For newly constructed, purchased or renovated properties and also retroactive generally over the last 10 years, building components are properly classified into individual units of property and accurate recovery periods for computing depreciation deductions.

But if you intend to get involved with Commercial properties, 5+ unit rentals, fix & flips, or new construction you should consider agents that will be able to help with those areas as well.  

I think doing some kind of a construction loan could be a better way to do it all in your name so it's more kosher with fannie/freddie. 

Lets take a look at the numbersOriginal Purchase: May 16, 2018-Purchase Price: $50,000-Closing Costs: 2,700-Rehab Costs: $10,650Total All In Cost: $63,350How I Financed Originally: -25% Down Commercial Financing ($12,500 down)-$37,500 Loan Amount - 5/1 ARM amortized over 20 years-5.25% Interest Rate-Monthly Payment: $365/monthRefinance Period: -Refinanced following completion of construction 4 months laterNew Loan: October 2018 -Appraised Value: $94,500-New Loan: $67,500-Closing Costs: $1,500-6.29% Interest Rate - 5/1 ARM 20 Year Amortization-New Payment: $692/monthI was able to take all of my original money out of the deal and pay myself a small $4,250 tax free payment "Just Because 😏 "I now have $0 in the dealCurrent Rents: $1,049/monthCurrent Cash Flow After Refi: $357/monthResale Date: December 2021-Sale Price: $112,846-Current Loan Amount: $55,422-Closing Costs: $3,350.92-Commissions: $6,635.34Total Net Profit: $46,123.64I"ll now be doing a 1031 exchange and rolling that into a longer term multifamily building.