Hello Everyone! To give some context before my questions to everyone, here's a little about me and where I'm at in my investment journey. I've been listening to the real estate rookie podcast and others like it for ov...

Im looking at purchasing a duplex in middletown, Ohio.

I worked with a travel nurse who does shift work and 5 lenders said that they couldn’t finance her primary residence purchase and I ended up making it happen for her. 

Interesting, since when did it become HRs problem (or legal right) to determine that "he is supposed to have found housing already".

Financing might be a challenge.I would recommend consulting with a attorney, loan officer, and CPA to discuss your specific situation and determine the best course of action. 

Congrats on your lot purchase in an awesome Chicago neighborhood like Humboldt Park.

Hi Juliann, before moving forward, it’s important to determine the level of renovation you're comfortable with.

Never fully trust anyone that isn't willing to share the negative aspects of all this.As I'm sure you've experienced, this can be a very rewarding path to take and depending on your grit and determination, overcoming all the pitfalls are well worth the effort.Cheers and drive safe!

A mortgage lender can help determine if refinancing or tapping into equity might allow you to acquire additional properties.Consider a 1031 Exchange: If you're open to selling a current property, a 1031 exchange can defer capital gains taxes while enabling you to upgrade to a larger or more profitable asset.

So, comps can help with figuring out local cap rates, then you need the income from the property to determine a value.