So, it's still NOT a good idea to try to invest by zip codes - which are too big in our opinion/experience.

From real estate investors to other small businesses, I talk to people daily who have no idea about the potential liability under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA")(47 U.S.C. 227 et seq.).There are two initial issues that can create huge problems with your suggestion.

How many people have the idea of buying a duplex to live in one side and rent out the other?

As a hard money lender looking to fund $10MM+ in deals in 2025, our hope is to connect with similar sized hard money lenders, ideally in different geographic area, that are looking to create a small network to bounce ideas off of, learn from, and engage with regularly.Welcome to BP, as a lender happy to connect with you and network 

This would raise our mortgage by ~ $700/month, which is a lot, but still makes our total mortgage payment well below rental on a 4bd, 2 bath.So, my question for the great minds of BP is, is this a good idea?

I think the house flows really well in person (open floorplan, high ceilings, large house with spacious room sizes) and you just can’t represent that in 2-D photosI’m honestly not sure how to do a video or 3D virtual walk-through or whatever, I haven’t looked into it and have no idea how much it costs.

I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

I love the idea of house hacking a value-add duplex.

Dear Michael,Can i have your support please to lift the ban, i had no idea regarding the copy/paste detection,So if it’s possible to lift the ban.

It’s also a good idea to consult a real estate attorney and tax professional to get the best structure for your needs.Best of luck with your investment!