Since you need to live there for a year, use this time to boost your savings, improve your credit, and watch the market closely.

Adding an occasional value-add or flip deal could also generate lump sums to reinvest.You might also revisit 1031 exchanges, possibly into small multi-units outside of California to avoid the insurance issues and boost cash flow.

Please don't pay any kind of money, especially that amount for some kind of Instagram influencer.

Consider targeting corporate clients or long-term stays to boost revenue.

I dont think it had a super duper impact, but I bet it influenced some ok deals into some pretty good deals.

Any of these could give your finances a solid boost right now.I’d also be cautious about pursuing a real estate license at this stage.

I’ve seen some of my investor clients do exactly that—one BRRRR to build equity, one turnkey to stay cash-flowing, and one Airbnb to boost returns.You’re already thinking long-term, which is a huge win.

Make cost-effective improvements to boost property value and work towards positive cash flow over time.

We’ve found that markets just outside the traditional tourist-heavy areas often offer better price-to-rent ratios and less volatility (when gettign started).In Orlando’s greater area, neighborhoods like Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, and Ocoee have shown promising returns without the heavy tourist influence.

Networking/Wholesale relationships has worked best for me so far, or just talking to my sphere of influence.