After watching some of the podcasts and reading posts I am set on starting my real estate journey utilizing the house hacking strategy.

Would be helpful @Adriana Siu if you'd just post how much $ you want for it. 

Quote from @Ricky Reddin: Hello,This is my first post on the forum and trying to get some guidance on a situation.

You could post photos of a similar asethetic, but be very careful and make it very clear these are placeholder photos. 

They post their rooms on the normal hotel, discount site, etc.

I also realized last night (after I made my original post, of course) we could do a HELOC on our primary residence.

By easing into real estate with a well-thought-out plan and measurable goals, you can demonstrate the feasibility of your vision and work toward earning his support for future investments.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Originally posted by @Joseph Binkowski:Hey BP Community -I was sitting-in on an investor presentation for a syndication of an attractive 320-unit Class B MF development in a fast-growing market, and then I realized... it was a 506c project for accredited investors only [which I am not.. yet:)]So then I began thinking...How can I possibly get involved?

Starting out, it’s common for new investors to own rentals personally to access better loan terms.You will most likely have to buy it in your personal name and move to LLC later.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I would tend think the value of the duplex would be higher than your estimate, but I don't know the market.By the way, I just re-read one of your posts, you don't have to put 25% down on a rental.