First Time House Hacker

[Paul Burns]

Newly married Dallas couple seeking advice on house hacking a duplex.

We currently have 50k in cash ready to deploy and have been researching real estate for a while now so we feel comfortable with the process. However I am seeking advice on finding a duplex. I understand that wholesalers are a good source for off market deals but that does not work for my wife and I as we would not be purchasing with all cash. Should I be focusing on marketing for duplexes myself, working with a real estate agent, or anything else? I am also apart of my local REIA and am in the forums all the time.

Any advice around locating a “house hackable” duplex would be greatly appreciated!