And even it's SF when you purchase it, again because it's not 100% MF including the county/city classification, you can use rental income from both units to help you qualify for future investments.Option #3 is something to use only when you're not willing or able to move into the property.

There's also disclosures in there that have to be included in your lease paperwork.

So, when Trump changes to no tax on tips I feel inclined to change my rental income structure.50% reduction in rent.Previous 50% made up from a mandatory nontaxable tip. 

I recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.

Most assignors in my area of Texas have virtually no concept of the real costs associated with an investment, including acquisition, hold, remodel and sale costs.

This has become challenging due to an increased interest in the historic district in Dubuque due to revitalization plans that include 18 million dollar investment into the historic downtown area. 

Feel free to PM me and we can discuss. 

Post a few more photos of the different rooms so we can see the general feel of the place.

I’ve never asked anyone to “be my mentor”, but I feel like I have several now, because I just showed up, created friends, and asked questions. 

I could put a down payment for a conventional (20-25%) 550k duplex, but I feel it could hurt my chances of buying as many duplexes in a 5 year period (for example) if I go conventional VS an FHA at 3.5%.