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Smart - I would have never thought of that!

Was curious if having a multi-family I could live in and house-hack as a starting point is actually a smart idea or just one that's going to set me back financially?

With recent changes in the market, I know there a lot of smart investors in the Dayton area who pursue this strategy and have swept in to pick many of these properties up.

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Awesome board with many smart people having own suggestions and ideas to grow wealth!!

Perhaps smartly convert it over to a Roth IRA to have tax free for the rest of your life.  

Mortgage assumption can be a smart move, especially with rates where they are.Funny enough, my buddy Mike over in Austin ran into a similar situation last year.

My "costumers" are fine, and I personally never have cash on me, we are not discussing my personal experiences here.The statistics shows that realtors get killed every now and then - NAR is warning.Concealed carry is for feeling safe in unsafe situations, not to show off that you're armed.If you read whole topic, you might get why rehab, wholesaling, working in distressed areas is more dangerous than sitting on your couch and trying to sound smart

The impact on real estate is twofold: increased demand for housing in both the rental and purchase markets, and a shift in housing preferences towards urban, tech-friendly developments with smart home features and high-speed internet connectivity.Relative AffordabilityWhile many markets are pricing out investors, San Antonio is maintaining its reputation for affordability.

Exploring the BRRRR strategy locally in DFW could also be a smart way to start scaling your portfolio