Just focus on running the numbers carefully to ensure the property cash flows or at least covers expenses, and don’t hesitate to lean on resources here for advice.If you’re financing, look into FHA loans, as they’re great for first-time buyers purchasing up to 4-unit properties with low down payments.

I'm currently renting and when  decided I wanted to focus on real estate investing, I decided not to buy in Tampa because of the low MF inventory and in home house hacking is not for me.

The trashing of his credit threatened his job.

We don't pay vendors by credit card or cashapp because it is far too hard to keep the accounting straight with a high volume of transactions to do that. 

We only require a soft credit check as well. 

I figured, if I hire several low skill employees it would equal one high skilled employee.

Relatively small amounts of interest income ($1600+ per year) is the highest taxed form of income I have found if you have kids at home.After earning a few grand in interest, It takes away my child tax credits and gives me an effective tax rate of 70%.   

They don't ask for any documents just do a credit check and you fill out their application.

. - There are very low management costs since the property has long term tenants that take care of their own repairs.

However, i want to address placing a tenant.My market has a low vacancy rate.