All Forum Posts by: Christina Haws

Hello Landon!  

Have you thought about adding a rental within your current residence?  For example, if it has a basement, could you add an apartment (mother in law) in the basement to rent out?  What about the inherited house, could it be converted to two rentals?  Another suggestion would be to purchase a duplex, triplex, or 4-plex and live in one of the units and rent out the others.  As mentioned above there is also the possibility of pulling out some of your equity from your personal residence to purchase or use the equity to make the basement apartment.  

Hi Justin!  I am located in Utah.  I think it is great that you want to get started in real estate investing.  I got started back in 2020 by listening to the Bigger Pockets Podcasts. 
I started networking with others and attending local REIA meetings. From there, I began flipping houses, acquired several rental properties, took on property management responsibilities, and became a licensed real estate agent. There are also a lot of books that have helped me out too! Reach out and I would be happy to introduce you to others and offer advice!

Hi Na Na!  I do some property management for a few people in my area (I am in South Jordan, UT).  Are you an agent yourself?  Is the property owner interested in selling? I could potentially recommend some property management companies for you.

Hi, @Matthew Coltrin!  

I think that is a great way to get started! I live in Utah. I wish I had started that way when I was newly married or when my kids were a lot younger! The first place my husband and I lived in (as renters) was a duplex. A few months after living there, we came home from vacation to find that the duplex was up for sale! We freaked out and quickly began searching for a new place to live (rent). If I had known what I know now, I would have found a way to buy that duplex and live in one half of it and rent out the other half. House hacking is the way to go! It also helps to pay the mortgage. If you are going to live in the 4-plex, you can get an FHA loan and you only need to put down around 3.5%. That makes it so much easier to get into a deal! Send me a message if you want to chat further.

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Hi Raul- I am in Utah.  I have done flips here and have some rentals.  I have done some flips that are about 2.5 hours away (still in Utah).  It is trickier, but it can be done.  I am happy to discuss more with you if you would  like.

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Hi Mauricio!  Exciting that you are moving to Utah!  I will send you a message.

5 Bed/4 bath updated Rambler in South Jordan backing up against Glenmoor Golf Course. Seller is open to SELLER FINANCING with a $150,000 down payment. Part of the downstairs is unfinished and walled off to use as a 2 bedroom mother in law apartment. There is a separate entrance. Great opportunity to create additional income or help pay the mortgage. Reach out for more details.

Christina Haws 801-953-7978

Real Broker

Thank you, James!