It won’t cost you anything and will have “someone in your corner” to work with a buyers agent.

@Andrew NovitskyNever heard of themWhat turned me off is on their site they have education and merchandiseHow many funds have the launched?

The issue is that the lender  is looking for comps for a duplex, where 2 units were packaged together and sold together, but no comps exist for that in this neighborhood since all townhomes are being built and sold individually. 

I'm a licensed contractor in NYC and I have a good friend who's family owns a property here in Crown Heights Brooklyn that’s basically all paid off and taxes are up to date.

I can easily drive by to see if the grass is cut or the blinds and screens are all torn up. 

You'll quickly learn how to manage investments well, which property types and neighborhoods work best, and more.

At the time, rents were below market at $750 and $820, while comparable units were renting for around $1,000.

I have seen loan products that will let you purchase a mixed use property to live in the residential unit, but that is a specific product and you should consult and expert to see the best option for you and your cash on hand.  

You should look up the Augusta REIA group and come to those meetings.

I cook my own food, can I bill myself for that and write off all my food costs?