He's seen me grow to four units (3 properties) and I'm thinking, there's gotta be a guide or book that would help him just follow step-by-step how to rent out his existing property and buy a new one.

Are next steps is looking at our first market landscape to get our 1st deal for 2025.

Plus, years down the road, I plan to split my time between SF and Detroit, so this would be a step in that direction.Another major focus for 2025 is a personal project: we recently completed a large ADU build at our primary residence here in California.

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I haven't ever found an easy money scheme and in my experience when everyone and their uncle starts jumping on the bandwagon it might be time to take a step back and wait for the correction.  

@George Casey congrats on taking the next step and best of luck. 

Building a duplex on a single-family lot can be a great way to generate additional rental income, especially in a market where multifamily properties are scarce.To evaluate whether this is a viable strategy, here are a few steps to consider:Zoning and Permits: Since you mentioned the property is zoned R-2, make sure to check the local regulations regarding building a duplex.

The bottom line is I followed step by step exactly what he told me to do, got about 5 properties under contract, but couldn't find a tenant during the time I had it under contract.