We are currently house hacking a duplex that is bringing us a great return and allowing us to finally pursue some goals without being paycheck-strapped each month.

Keep in mind a lot of people are worried about this so it's a buyer's market out there and a lot of people are strapped in this market looking to get rid of properties fast and quick because they can't afford the carrying costs.

Now credit is not that good, and cash are all strapped at government projects.

I'm cash strapped and trying to begin early as an investor at 23 with roughly $20,000 for Buy and Hold.

But to strap yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed and then to go into it (whatever it is) with confidence.

But to strap yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed and then to go into it (whatever it is) with confidence.

Look at the vacation rental industry and ask yourself why theft and key copying doesn't occur there when often times the Renter just has a credit card on file and the key is left under the door mat (those are fully furnished homes being entrusted to people based on card information).

Are you sure they are not running a laundry mat from their apt?

But the piping and fittings and some straps and you will be just fine.

 since you are installing Durock on the floor your only choice is a wire under floor heat, usually wire mats, ( if you did a mud floor you could a hot water tubing system). talk to your electrician about choices and his recommendations