Here’s a streamlined perspective:Your current approach, putting more down upfront, minimizes risk, increases cash flow faster, and allows you to build equity while reducing overall interest.

Before we sold it we hired a management company to reduce the burden, but even then we decided to sell and walk away. 

Yet, many investors overlook simple strategies that can significantly reduce their tax liability.

This can drastically reduce the property's value and cause unexpected headaches.I’m curious—what features do you prioritize when looking at short-term rentals?

Self managers can reduce their PM costs significantly. - Furnishings and Design: Active vacation rentals are usually sold furnished, vacant homes are not.

Turnkey properties come fully renovated with tenants already in place, reducing the learning curve and allowing you to focus on growing your portfolio.You could also leverage local expertise by connecting with real estate agents and property managers who know the market inside and out.Feel free to connect if you want to discuss further. 

Use your HELOC to purchase the duplex outright for $118K.Your brother’s $50K down payment can immediately go toward reducing your HELOC balance, leaving a remaining balance of $68K.Create a formal lease-to-own agreement with your brother.

Also lower your rent a bit ($1300) and reduce your deposit to $700. 

Rather, 51% of us are introverts who just want to learn how to invest and reduce our risks by learning instead of chanting affirmations in a stadium.  

Manufacturing has gone overseas reducing wages. 4.