That weird uncle everyone has will be glad to help take care of any family member disputes with unconventional methods, boating accidents, hunting accidents happen every day.

I LOVE the house hacking method and I think it is one of the best ways to get started in real estate investing.

Quote from @Jose Laffitte: Hello All,I am fairly new to REI and taking some baby steps to do research and find lenders that will fit my needs.

If you’re considering this step, consulting with a financial expert to evaluate options tailored to your situation can be invaluable

It’s all about taking it step by step, learning as you go, and building the right team around you.

LeadSherpa is a good service i had a lot of experience with if you want to go that route.The two best strategies I’ve found are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be expensive, but it can also yield highly discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.

Certainly, I know there are many steps and learning to get to that long-term goal.or Investing in apartments starting with small to medium size and with time, experience, and partners to get to large apartments.Which have you found to give you a good balance of time btw investing and family?

Nonetheless, I agree... with your mortgage rate being so low, it seems like it makes sense to access the equity via other methods beyond refinancing. 

The property tax lien sale amount was $80,000 on the courthouse steps!!! 

Especially on the auctions on the courthouse steps.