Real estate investing has been a passion of mine for time with my mother also having invested early on where I likely have gotten the love and desire to follow similar foot steps.I have taken last 6 months to educate myself and currently own a single family home as primary residence and would like to expand to multi family properties (2-4 units) for additional stream of income, not to mention potential tax benefits for long-term investing.Based on current living situation, I have a fair amount of equity established in my primary residency along with having enough cash to either pay off house completely or use towards investing in a multi family property.Given that I'm the sole source of income for our household with my wife being the home maker for our two kids under 2, trying to weigh out risks with getting started now or perhaps waiting. 

I’m reaching out with an investment opportunity in a real estate flip project, and I’m currently seeking a limited partner to join me.With a strong track record of successful real estate investments, I am looking to partner with someone who shares an interest in capitalizing on the potential of this market.

i also had HVAC mystery issues in my first duplex when we house hacked it.Regarding the Daikin Mini Split - I have one in the 3rd story of my current home and it seems to work great for us. 

I am currently looking at a 12 unit presently and thinking about using a HML. 

I currently work as a Pipefitter (think plumbing but on industrial steroids).

Hi Jeanette,What zip code is your current duplex in? 

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Tenants in many markets already believe they pay too much (contrary to recent studies that show rent to property values have never been lower for the large US cities).If my insurance costs are not double my current rates over the next couple years, I will be pleasantly surprised.  

Are you currently living in the property?

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