I plan to make aggressive offers, 20-30% below market value, to appeal to motivated sellers.I've been considering these areas:BeechviewBrooklinePenn HillsTroy Hill & FineviewI'd love to hear your thoughts on these areas and get some more ideas for potential buy-and-hold properties.Thanks!

It's essential to verify if your property falls within such a mixed-use district.Special Authorizations: In M1-2D districts, residential uses may be permitted by authorization from the City Planning Commission, subject to specific conditions and bulk regulations.

I am planning on living in the house next year and renting out the other rooms (3 bed 2 bath).

If your plan is to acquire a larger multifamily property, you most likely have a team in place for when that time comes.

Dunno, why don't you just tell the broker BEFORE it gets presented that you plan on doing a blind assignment.You know, like disclosure?

Given its age, we’re planning for a roof replacement and two new AC units within the next few years, which we estimate will cost around 15 - 20k in total.Our single family rental, built in 2020, is newer, so we don't expect major repairs anytime soon.On average, the duplex runs about $400–500 per month in maintenance and repairs (including significant repairs like AC replacements), whereas the SFR averages under $100 per month.

What are you planning on doing with the property, your exit strategy> Would it be to refi or sell? 

@Tessa Mac You can certainly rollover your old 403b plan into a self-directed account. 

Imagine these older folk's financial planners did not plan on high inflation. 

Balancing two full-time jobs while planning to invest in real estate shows incredible dedication.