congrats on the first duplex. easiest will be house hack your next property. you can go higher in units up to 4 but just need to occupy the property. lets connect if you need guidance, i house hacked a few times

Currently I'm trying hubspot integrated with dealmachine but it doesn't click with Open Letter Marketing who recommend Invelo instead.

Am I able to do a seller's finance for the remainder 25% with the owner and then do a balloon payment at the end of my term with both the seller and the harmony lender when I flip the property.

New blood in the forum is always exciting.. what's your top strategy for finding hidden deals?

I live on the main unit. 

the terms of your agreement with the agent will lay that out

The ROW @ Dietz Elkhorn is a 27 duplex community between San Antonio and Boerne.

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Others have hit it on the head.