Once the work was complete, I refinanced to pay off the hard money loan and held the property as a long-term asset.This duplex also marked the start of my short-term rental journey—we ran our first Airbnb from one of the apartments before scaling to bigger projects.

And while nothing is foolproof the most consistent method of finding good vendors is relying on OTHER real estate investors that have worked with those vendors.

Those returns will give you some insight into the integrity of the Syndicator, as well as raise red flags of a possible Ponzi scheme taking place with your money.Let’s look at the balance sheet again on the IRS Form 1065.

ES works fine though.

I currrntly own a home and am renting it out, I am working on purchasing a duplex.

Go for what you need to make it work for you.Go get um.You never know what commission the seller's agent will get. 

It’s a good balance right now still competitive, but not out of control.Beyond the housing numbers, Oklahoma’s economy is thriving.

Is there a minimum balance required to avoid fees?

My son currently lives in the townhouse b/c he is going to school and works in the area.Since he is young and starting out in life, I would like for him to only cover the basic costs (taxes, HOA, utilities) just enough for me to break even (I believe that will put him slightly little lower than market rent rates). 

The best areas to consider include East Point, West End, Kirkwood, Decatur (outside city limits), and Marietta, each offering a balance of affordability, appreciation, and rental demand.