We don't have much capital to work with outside the equity in our current home, but should be able to come up with first/last/deposit on a rental without selling.  

I would also like to know the purchase price and current market value.

You don’t have a current model which is great.2.  

I’m currently a student and just requested a full refund.

As we wrap up the year and look ahead to 2025, the real estate market continues to present unique challenges and opportunities for investors, brokers, and lenders alike. From fluctuating interest rates to evolving buy...

I also kept my first home and it is paid off now and worth approximately $150k, with current renters. 

Second, working with a local real estate professional who has experience and expertise in the Phoenix market can be helpful in navigating the current market conditions. 

That’s great advice Taz, I’m currently working on saving enough money to get started, house hacking is hard for me at the moment because I just bought a house 2 years ago, I would have to sell my house(which is in a great neighborhood great location) and use that money to fund the duplex which isn’t totally out of the question, I would like to keep the house if possible but also would like to get real estate investing more.

As important as due diligence, analysis, knowledge of the property type, track record of the syndicator, correctly predicting economic trends, and timing is, the number 1 way to avoid a devastating loss is NEVER INVEST MORE THAN 10% OF YOUR INVESTABLE ASSETS IN ANY ONE DEAL.  

I don't know if the current insurance company (loggerhead) where I have the open claims is willing to renew the policy or not.