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- Network with local agents and investors, so you start getting first crack at new deals.If you can amp up the cashflow on the first duplex, you can use the extra cash to:- Pay down the mortgage, setting yourself up for a future refinance to free up your VA Entitlement.OR- For your next acquisition.One of your biggest challenges will to keep the cash flowing when you move out of a duplex.

That's how I started out 9 years ago.

Also love that you guys are getting started so young.

I have been a Union carpenter for four years now and enjoy working physical labor. I would like to put my money to work instead of shoveling my money into the bank (mortgage) or to a landlord (renting). I currently am...

After picking up my life in Los Angeles and moving to Fayetteville, AR for a house-hack, I do have a word of wisdom: make sure you like the place you're going to live if you're moving across the country to start your real estate investing journey.

Now that you have the size of your deal start talking with folks and looking for opportunities.  

If that is true, is there any reason not to start with multi family?

I am a mother of 2 and trying to get into this to save up college funds for them when they grow up so that they too can chase their dreams in life.

I’ve worked with investors looking to hold land for similar goals; either to build their dream home or simply take advantage of appreciation.