I want to diversify and I feel like the best way to accomplish that is through real estate.

Quote from @Patrick McCann: Hi Justin, I'm also a househacker in NH currently living in my duplex in Dover, NH with plans to search for my next one in the near future.

Take the tax free sec 121 first and then 1031 the leftover.

That is all I said and we scheduled a meeting for the next day to come into his office.

New blood in the forum is always exciting.. what's your top strategy for finding hidden deals?

congrats on the first duplex. easiest will be house hack your next property. you can go higher in units up to 4 but just need to occupy the property. lets connect if you need guidance, i house hacked a few times

@Martin StreichPlease go to your profile page https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/msresolutions and click on your photo to update it.

Head over to bank rate or and take a look at the mortgage calculators, plug in the numbers and get an idea of what the property needs to generate to satisfy the intended debt.You still have to underwrite the deal for the non-finance expenses as well(typically 40-50% of the gross rents). 

When a developer can't obtain subsidies for their affordable housing projects, do they just wait until the next round of subsidies availability? 

We called the number and were able to view the property within a few hours.