That’s the best bet.

You can talk to the bank about a loan; however, my bet is they will want some form of contract and scope of work and will only pay him at set milestones.

Especially if you are out of Denton, Lawton might be the best bet for you.Good luck!

@Jacob HavlovickCongrats on purchasing your first duplex and starting your house-hacking journey—this is a huge step toward building wealth!

I'm a first-time homebuyer looking to start my real estate investing journey and would appreciate some advice.

While I do not have an official W-2 currently, I do have a steady income, great credit, and have money saved as well from working since I was 13 years old.I relate to Ian Kay in his journey but also am very determined to make my goals/dreams a reality this year by July 2025.

. - Supply will abate. 2026 and 2027 will see less than half the deliveries nationwide of of 2024 and 2025, respectively, and I bet that is even more extreme in a market like Tampa.

I think making it more generic and less custom is the safer bet.

Wishing you the best with your exam and your journey ahead.

It’s awesome that you’re starting your journey into rental properties.Wishing you the best as you learn and grow.