Keep in mind, there are scenarios where you can use creative financing or OPM to get that duplex in the future.

He is good for the basics like money management and not being stupid with your finances. 

I'd love for that to be at least 20+ units and I'm curious how some of you financed your first deals?

I love creative financing, who doesn't?

If you have any financing questions, feel free to reach out.

@Placeholder Placeholder, I've financed quite a few STR's in the St Pete market.

Leverage your construction expertise to accurately estimate rehab costs and streamline renovations, and focus on financing strategies like hard money or private loans for your BRRRR deals.

How did you finance this deal?

In the city of Portland (Oregon) they only allow us to run rental/criminal history if a tenant applicant isn't contributing to rent (if they aren't paying, we don't get to look at their finances). 

Either way, $600 in cash flow should actually help your personal DTI if you go for conventional financing on a primary again.