If I Was Starting Over in Real Estate, Here’s Exactly What I’d Do

You don’t need $100,000 saved up to start investing in real estate.

In this episode, Thach breaks down the exact step-by-step strategy he would use if he had to start over today with zero properties.

Timestamps
00:00 – If I was starting over in real estate…
00:23 – Picking the right neighborhoods (A–D markets)
01:07 – Why single family homes with big yards are ideal
01:36 – ADUs: the hidden wealth-building tool
02:15 – Duplex, Triplex & Fourplex house hacking
02:40 – Real student example: Houston duplex deal
03:07 – Buying cosmetic fixers to build sweat equity
04:19 – Backyard potential → adding more units
04:43 – Two strategies to buy & scale
05:17 – FHA loan (3.5% down) house hack
06:07 – Rehab loan strategy (5% down + forced appreciation)
06:35 – BRRRR strategy explained step by step
07:53 – Combining strategies to scale faster
08:16 – Final thoughts: how to start from zero