I’ve been dreaming the last few years of starting an event venue, something for weddings, gatherings, etc., preferably with a great outdoor space.

I’d be more than happy to hop on a call with you to discuss the different areas and explore how you might make it work.

congrats my friendHere is one piece of advice I have for you:As you attempt to find what area to invest in, use this website https://www.areavibes.com/Its a great resource and starting point for what an area might look like and it has something called a "livability score".

Instead, you could explore pulling equity out through a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a cash-out refinance.

@Kevin Lee congratulations on getting started!

Starting with an owner-occupied duplex is a smart way to build equity and gain experience.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Hi Andrew, congrats on your first rental property—great start!

If you want help structuring a scope of work or exploring different financing options, feel free to reach out—happy to offer insights!

You could also explore seller financing or a bridge loan to give you more flexibility.