From my experience working with over 400 investors, I’d recommend starting with house hacking—ideally a fourplex if you find a good deal, but a duplex works too.

So many variables can turn a deal sideways from 1 hour to the next - i.e. inspection findings, title issues, contracts, financing issues, taxes, dept. of buildings/local municipalities, etc.I'm glad to hear you made it through the challenges, and it sounds like you'll be able to leverage this experience as you grow your portfolio.All the best to you along your journey!

New agents and investors often face obstacles that are only revealed through experience. 

The better the rates, lenders generally want to see more experience, higher credit, occupancy and DSCR requirements. 

Hi.I am getting another multi family in forth worth And have no experience on the west side of that areaAll my rentals are in dallas Any idea how is the market in fw?

Any advice/recommendation/similar experience is appreciated.Aloha Jinxiang,  I would check with your insurance carrier anyway before filing a claim.   

If they're evaluating other properties and you have a good social presence that gives them peace of mind and a good sense that they'll have a nice living experience, that could be the tipping point if they're considering a similar property. 

Since I don't have the experience that I aspire to have yet, I'm looking to create a relationship with some guidance without being taken advantage of.

For example, I own two large multifamily buildings, and when I tried to get a tax exemption for them, I had different experiences.

Anyone have experience using Turbo Tax Premier to do their taxes having investment property(ies)