They list seven tenant archetypes they'll never rent to, ("Entitled Tim," "Larry the Lawyer," "Dirty Dan," etc.) and I was curious about a situation in which one of these applications actually appeared to be the best on paper.

What might work well on one street could be a completely different story just a block or two away.

Now, in 2024, we're seeing $4,000 per month just on the main unit and $1,800 on the other unit of the duplex.Long story short, it's a long term play.

I appreciate hearing other people's story similar to mine.

I've heard stories on the podcast of financing 75% conventionally through the bank and basically doing seller financing on the down payment, so 25% to them.

I know a broker who spends like 20k - 30k per year in buying leads, paying for blast emails, buying lists of names of investors, etc.I like to meet people on the personal level first, I feel like people are way more responsive if at first I help them by answering questions, or offering advice, provide them with incite, etc.Most people do not know what they are getting into in those first deals, which is why we hear so many nightmare stories. 

One more tip – people remember stories that trigger their emotions.

Appreciate any feedback as well as similar stories that the community might be able to shareThanks and Happy New Years to all! 

Story time.

Long story short, as others have advised, attend local REI meet-ups to connect with your team, vet them, and begin your process.