Looking forward to seeing your progress.

4 unit brick building with all 2br 1 ba units in C+ area of Cincinnati that is on the path to progress.

@Jaxon Johnson,Huntsville’s an interesting place for house hacking, and the two of you are in an especially good place given you don’t need to be tied anywhere geographically.As for where to invest in Huntsville, areas along the “path of progress,” so from Huntsville proper to Wheeler Lake, could be worth checking out.If the two of you are open to living in a smaller town close to Huntsville but outside the city proper, areas like New Hope, Arab, Hartselle, Decatur, and Athens could also be worth looking into.

They’ll usually work with you if YOU are communicating with them and show progress, but don’t drag it out.  

People get too carried away with living completely for free, but literally cutting your living expenses down at all is still progress. 

It’s basically the city sending you a progress report.If usage jumps, something’s running.

Feel free to keep us updated on your progress and any insights you gain along the way.

Also, networking locally (REI meetups, auctions, and online groups) can make a huge difference in building trust and finding deals faster.Keep sharing your progress here and don’t hesitate to ask questions—this community is full of investors happy to give guidance and connect.

., exterior/landscaping while interior demo proceeds).Use a Gantt chart (even a simple spreadsheet) to track trade start/finish, dependencies, and buffers.Daily control15-minute stand-up with GC or project lead each morning (photos + punch list).Two inspections/week: one quality, one progress vs. schedule.Keep critical spares on hand (breakers, valves, GFCIs, common trim, extra boxes of flooring).Tech + templatesSimple tools (Google Drive + shared photo folders, or apps like Buildertrend/Jobber) for scope sheets, punch lists, and photo proof.Use QR codes in rooms linking to the finish schedule for fewer “what goes here?”

You’ve got the right mindset, starting with small multifamily rentals is a smart entry point, and being intentional about learning and building relationships will serve you well.Virginia has some great markets for long-term rentals, and connecting with others here will definitely help you fast-track your progress.