The TOPA issue caused multiple contracts to fall apart as the tantants tried to hold out for payment, then we eventually were the 4th contract to come in on it and wait them out.

Only thing is that houses stay longer in the market then usual but eventually does sell

My wife and I are getting into the BRRRR strategy with the goal of building passive income and eventually being financially free.

I know technically it isn't smart, but I'm really hoping that playing the long game here will eventually pay off. 

Would like to eventually self-manage when I retire unless real estate portfolio gets so large that its unwieldy to do so. 

Mix in eventual social security (maybe), and any other retirement you have saved and you may be set already.I live in Alamance County NC.

(This is temporary.)Goals:Start investing in STR, LTR, BRRRR, small multifamily, or possibly flips.Open to out-of-area markets given how crazy expensive the local market is.Long-term goal is to build $4K+/month (and eventually more) in passive income so I can step back from the W2 grind and spend more time with my kids.I’ve started attending a local REI group and figured it’s time to post here and ask: Given my situation, what strategy would you recommend starting with?

But eventually you need to be playing in all the steps. 

Eventually  you'll find a deal where the numbers are good and you have a connection to. 

Eventually we all face this.