There is no air tight method.

House hack is the best entry level investing method in my opinion. 

Patience lets you scale in a very methodical way.

@Svend W. my brother hoses it into his lawn but I'm not a fan of this method.

.), you have built-in equity that protects you even in a flat or down market.Cash flow might be low in Year 1, but if you bought right, you have options:- Refinance when rates drop- Forced appreciation through value-add- Exit strategy if needed (you bought below market)The investors I see winning right now are the ones focusing on ACQUISITION quality, not just hold strategy.

I believe this is due to the skill of the property manager we work with, our renovation method, and the pro-landlord laws in Nevada.A huge advantage of standardization is that the installation method is the same in all properties.

Livingston is growing for the same reason right now- school quality and life quality, but proximity to BR.

They invest in rental properties and specialize in the BRRRR METHOD in Missouri and Kansas and the Advisors are all approachable and willing to help.

If you buy "newer" instead of new you get the best of both worlds.Buy quality homes in good locations that are desirable. 

Pricing, furnishings, marketing, tenant quality?