I would tell people today that if you buy a primary residence expect to stay in that home for atleast five years, especially with a FHA loan which has lower down payment as the current forecasts for home appreciation or very low which with closing costs on the buy and sell, it will take several years to have equity in the property and enough to be able to sell, so that is something also to consider.

Getting a pro account at HD or Lowes might be a solution. 

It's also essential to factor in your financing costs and ensure your cash flow projections align with holding costs.

Looking for something with low acquisition cost, and meets or exceeds the 1% rule.  

It has been my life's mission to build my own duplex, house hack it & use it to catalyze the BRRR cycle.As I get closer to breaking ground on the project, I'm still not 100% confident in it's feasibility due to the costs of land & construction considering it is mandatory to secure an appraisal 20% above build & land cost. 

Your primary has an incredibly low interest rate, and your rental (I hope) is getting positive CF, which means your tenant is paying it off for you. 

Additional software estimates renovation costs and provides actionable analytics.

She says that if she turns the flow low though the water does start to get warmer but it never turns hot.

Rates as low as 7.25, depending on credit score and LTV.

You capture the paydown, appreciation, and low payment.