My goal is to help my clients (and myself) make smart, practical decisions that balance cash flow, scalability, and risk which is crucial I know real estata is risky I have raised over 20 million dollars in Business Funding over last 3 years.

I can't speak too much to the market on the Westside, but as far as affordability on the West Coast Spokane is worth looking into.

The house I will get is in a lower income area, currently worth $95-100k, and she still owes about $25k on it.

Regards,Colby  Hello @Colby Burns I'm a local Realtor (Fort Worth).

Unlike cash buyers or those with extensive experience in the market, many younger buyers are still navigating the mortgage process while actively house hunting.

The only way to know if your idea is worth doing from a wealth building standpoint is to do the math:  What is the cost to acquire?

Duplexes cash flow better, have less risk, AND EASIER TO MANAGE compared to a SFH.  

What you’re suggesting is not cash flow, it’s return of principle, giving her her own money back  If she sells with your deal.

Purchase price: $355,500 Cash invested: $75,000 Rental Property near community college What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I'll usually eat $100 - $200 worth of touch-up cleaning for a long-term tenant.