I’ve had strong results with these approaches, and they often provide upside without relying on major renovations.Using cash flow to step into lower-yield, higher-appreciation markets later is a very viable path—just make sure the early deals give you flexibility and multiple exit options.

Or the multiple iterations and Infinite Return of REI.  

Also mixing multiple sources for the same lead (like pulling from 2 different platforms) gives you backup numbers when the first one's dead.

It is quite good, In fact on a test property it told me it was a DR Horton home built in the last 4 years and gave me the 2 developments where this model was actually offered.

I have participated in multiple deals with Open Door Capital. 

That said, I can also see attractive opportunities in other property types and sometimes wonder whether narrowing too tightly to MF early on is necessary or whether it’s simply the most executable starting point.Beyond technical guidance, I think there’s real value in accountability — having someone help pressure-test decisions, keep momentum, and make sure things actually move from analysis to action.I’m not looking to learn real estate fundamentals.

I have 40 units across multiple buildings that I self manage.

For building a buyers list quickly in virtual wholesaling, what usually works best is focusing on active investors first, not just random signups, so think local investor meetups (even virtual ones), Facebook investor groups in specific markets, BiggerPockets profiles where people openly say they’re buying, and even calling landlords who already own multiple rentals in the areas you’re targeting since they’re often repeat buyers.

If you’re underwriting assuming professional management, realistic maintenance, vacancy, and capex, and the deal still cash flows with a larger down payment, that’s a much more durable position.The “keep 25% down and scale faster” approach works best when:You’re very confident in the marketYou’re comfortable with thinner marginsYou’re planning to move quickly into multiple dealsGiven that you’re balancing W2 jobs, a child, and long-term planning, there’s nothing wrong with starting conservatively and building confidence with one solid, boring, cash-flowing asset.You can always accelerate later.

.- May not have the systems to avoid major issuesPMC Strengths- Multiple admin staff to better handle workload- More expertise (if you hire right PMC)- Have the "density" to invest in systems to get rentals more marketing exposure, better vendor pricing, better tenant screening tools, better delinquency solutions, etc.Weaknesses- May not pay attention to same metrics as owner- Getting more & more difficult for one person to know everything about 100+ doors- Bigger companies=> more red tape and right hand not knowing what left hand doing