If you set some goals on getting cash reserves and develop relationships you could get there into real estate in the future but now isn't the time.

A break even with appreciation and the ability to learn and develop relationships and systems would be a huge win.

Bigger pockets has some excellent calculators.However you have to signup for the pro level.

For lending options, I’d definitely recommend reaching out to Tim Smith at Cross Country Mortgage or Becca Rupe at Premier Mortgage Resources—both are excellent with investors and can help you explore your financing options.

This platform is an excellent opportunity for making connections and expanding your network.

My advise would be to find good people in the market and build relationships first.

I currently own property and am actively looking for opportunities to expand into both short-term and long-term rentals, with an emphasis on properties that can cash flow today and appreciate over time.My strategy is centered on:Leveraging equity and creative financing to scale acquisitionsTargeting value-add and high-equity opportunities in growing Florida marketsBuilding relationships with local agents, wholesalers, contractors, and fellow investorsI’m here to learn from the community, share insights along the way, and hopefully connect with others doing similar deals.

I slowly built out a solid excel calculator for 1-50 unit multifamily, I can send it over if you like.

i understand the best route is to form relationships at meetups with agents who can provide a pipeline of solid deals. i do call listing agents regularly to introduce myself and let them know I am looking to buy flips. i plan on repesenting myself as buyers agent to limit the selling costs as well. best of luck to you and your son as well! 

Health and family always rise to the top, but this year added something deeper for me.I’m grateful for the relationships that shaped our work.