All Forum Posts by: David Carpentier

Greatly appreciate the input! I have a good down payment saved up and trying to find the right direction.

Looking to start out very soon and have been looking and weighing my options for my first property.

In my area duplexes go from 250k-300k plus for the basic dated units. Seems a bit high for a house back and starting out. 

On the other end of the spectrum I can find small (900sft-1100sqft) houses off and on for 80k-120k. 2 bedroom 1 bath, some with garages some without.They need some updating but nothing I can't do myself and I definitely can make them shine for not much money at all. City sewer and water hookups and a small yard for bonefires, or outdoor activities. Also i can have one paid off in 4-5years or less. Rent in the area averages 800. I figure that I could get that or if not 500-600 at a minimum.

That being said , i am leaning towards small single family homes starting out being that I can have them paid up relatively quickly. Then go from there. 

Looking for thoughts and ideas.

26yr old UnionIronworker 

Thanks,

Dave

Hello, 

I have started looking for my first house back house and have a couple in mind. One of which is in a good location, is a up down duplex, and is currently listed  ( reduced twice ) at a price that will get a good roi. 

My question is about the stucco exterior. It doesn't look terrible but could look better.  Anyone have issues with stucco ? Leaking, cracking, etc. 

Also what could be done to make exterior look even more nice option wise.

Thanks, 

Dave.