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What's the playbook for the first $100k investor?

House hack first, then 1–2 BRRRR cycles to recycle capital, then add buy-and-hold rentals.

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Direct answer

House hack first, then 1–2 BRRRR cycles to recycle capital, then add buy-and-hold rentals.

Expanded explanation

$100k spent once buys you 1 rental; $100k recycled via BRRRR builds 4–6 properties over 5 years.

Examples

  • House hack → BRRRR → BRRRR → 4 doors by year 3.

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