Parents: Want to be able to leave something to my fiancé and her sister when they pass away.

They want to get a monthly check without having to work for it.

It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.

The plan is indeed to house-hack.

Quote from @Michael Goddard: It is always great to hear someone coming from a place of giving to gain knowledge.

Interest rates doubled within a six month period of time and property sales almost completely stopped. 

No qualifying and the ability to use your money to purchase something else?

Quote from @Delton Friedman: Hi Everyone, I have been looking at building a duplex to rent in the Houston area, but I am not sure how to start. 

Purchase price: $640,000 Cash invested: $220,000 Purchase price $640,000Got it at this price because there is a non-paying tenant in unit 2 (rent value $3,500), we're in court Rehab $60,000All in cash (rehab plus down payment) $217,500Rehab included ground level basement and 2 parking spot drivewayMonthly cash flow $1,500 ARV $950,000Equity $470,000Refi cash out (August 2024) $150,000 (used to buy new rental)New monthly cash flow breaking even (non-paying tenant still in unit 2)New equity about $200,000

Pay Stub Record-Keeping and AccessSenate Bill 3208 obligates employers to furnish employees with copies of their pay stubs within 21 calendar days of a request, up to twice in any 12-month period.