Purchased as an asset sale in October 2019 as a buy/hold investment.

Quote from @Jeffrey Bourque: ARV $350,000 - $400,000 3bd 1 bath 800sqft estimate rehab $70,000 purchase price $200,000What are your thoughts and should I do it? 

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

Our next big objective is to eliminate our housing expenses by purchasing a triplex or fourplex using my VA benefits.

This will provide you with detailed information about the area's crime statistics, helping you determine whether an incident is an isolated event or indicative of broader neighborhood safety concerns,Take a moment to check it out, and you'll feel more at ease knowing the facts,

When considering refinancing, also factor in the closing costs of the new mortgage to determine if it actually helps you.

Purchase price: $645,000 Cash invested: $516,000 80% cash purchase.2,437 sq ft Duplex, with 3b 2b for the front unit (1331), 4b 2b for the back unit (1333).   

This implies that if I had confidence of better than normal appreciation or ways to add value, I would purchase a negative cash flow property.  

Sadly, I might have to wait until early 2025 for #5, as my funds have dwindled from purchasing 1-4.

Quote from @Roger D Jones: Quote from @Fred Scott: @Roger D Jones:  Any insights on why the North Carolina purchase in Fund IV makes you nervous?