All Forum Posts by: Sarah Kartsher

Hi BP - 

Has anyone started in real estate investing by buying a "house hack" but instead of a small multifamily - bought a property with a SFH plus a separate guest house/casita/studio? There are a few of these types of properties in my market that are a SFH property but there is an additional studio on top of a garage, or small guest house in the back of the house. I am willing to live in the studio while renting out the SFH if the numbers make sense. Would anyone be able to share their experience or opinions on this? Were utilities separately metered for the studio? Any privacy issues/concerns?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated ! Thanks!

Check out meetup.com  - I see groups on there for real estate investing but I have never attended a meeting so I am not sure how the group operates...

Thanks for the house hack story! 

Hi - I have been looking into buying a duplex or triplex under 175K that cashflows but running into roadblocks when it comes to cashflow. Thanks for the Listsource tips - this is a marketing technique I have been wanting to try. 

Hello!

Does anyone have any helpful stories on how they have found their first investment property? I am searching for a duplex and currently planning on living in one unit and renting out the other. I am also pre-approved for a loan.

Lately I have been having some trouble finding good duplex opportunities. For the past few months I have been searching the MLS, driving around, wholesalers email me but within days the deals is already closing and I plan on going to a REIA meeting next month, but I have not found anything that meets my criteria. My Criteria: Currently seeking a property that is in a B or C neighborhood(not looking into specific neighborhoods), 1 or 2 bedroom units, duplex or triplex, under $175,000, with a net cash flow of $100 and ok with doing minor repairs...

Any tips for finding duplex deals in a competitive market??? Any feedback is appreciated!!!

Thanks great! I am looking to do my first deal in the same fashion! Good luck to you!

How did you find the deal? Just curious as to what marketing strategy works best in Phoenix - Thanks!

Hi Kurt! Welcome to bigger pockets.

Thank you all for the warm welcome!

Hello All,

Im a new investor in Phoenix looking to connect with people, share my (limited) experiences with real estate and start investing !