Awesome to see a new investor-minded person here.. do you have a favorite real estate success story already?

Due to the current interest rates, you probably can't live for free, but you can definitely learn how to house hack in that first year, reduced your personal housing costs, learn the rent by room/co-living strategy on-site, and then probably break-even after move out, but most importantly, it is possible to make that work in 2025 with today's rates.It just takes being open-minded and willing to be flexible for the 1st year.  

Juggling between work and personal life can be tough, but having a property manager can take some of the pressure off and let you focus on your other priorities

Just curious do you find that accessing county records online through the county clerk website works just as well as going in person?

But the risk to the seller on this deal is immense you have a guy tying up a property who has no ability to close it and then sell it to whoever will give him money and that person could be nefarious get into title rip rents could give 2 craps about the sellers credit etc etc..

We recently relocated to Phoenix last summer and I'm starting to look for recommendations for local credit unions here in Phoenix which are trustworthy, low rates, personal touch, easy/simple to work with, etc. 

You need to make sure you're working with someone whose sending you personalized deal flow that actually meets your buying criteria.

Fast forward 2 years his landlord mentioned in passing he might sell the property; I was the first person on his mind.

He's efficient and personable and is very able to assist you with questions if needed.Hope to discuss this with you further,

A FHA 203k Loan is where the purchase price and rehab costs are rolled into a single loan.The downside of using FHA or a FHA 203k is you will need to live there, for a minimum of one year (to satisfy FHA Requirements); AND because you closed personally, you will not have Asset Protection, in the form of closing in the name of a LLC.