SFR or Townhome  preferable in Wesley Chapel, New Tampa, Tampa, Lutz, Land O Lakes, Odessa.Thanks

Through all the reading I've done and podcasts I've listened to (coupled with my current life/living situation), house hacking looks like the best approach to me.

We partnered with a couple of Mexican citizens that have a strong network and see what kind of deal we can put together.

Also, much of the younger generation prefers to rent as opposed to buying.

I will utilize your recipe to the T and will read that post you provided shortly.Todd Dexheimer: I've read around 15 books on RE in the last couple of months during my free time.  

Preferably, one that specializes in real estate. 

I’ve dealt with a couple companies that would only do cash out refi’s If you owned it 6 months or less after paying cash. 

I know there are multiple ways to get money for a project but I prefer traditional to get started

That being said, with multifamily properties (at least with those over a couple units), the value is derived from the cap rate (net income / Price) as how that compares to similar multifamily properties nearby.

In the meantime if you want to look my company up on angies list, the name is Preferred Property Inspections & Engineering.