I also dont want to take out a HELOC because of it eating up my cash flow and end up being net negative.

Eat the 10% tax penalty and get the duplexes that will create generational wealth.

RE is so tax advantaged as is, why eat into your legal tax shelter.

I’ve built quite a little nest egg investing in some of those markets 👍👍

And pay off those student loans as quick as you can. before they eat you up.

That's a have your cake and it eat it too situation...you want a no money down, no risk to you, and keep 100% of the equity situation.

Of course we all want the best of both worlds; that is a hidden gem on a secluded/private beach, but close enough to a town to find good eats, drinks, and shopping.

Since I was brokering the private money loan, I couldn't waive the late fee (which my lender still wanted) and the borrower was upset because ENS wouldn't eat the cost, which was a systems error on their part.

After hurricane Beryl hit, many were left without power for an extended period and I really would like to put my eggs into different basket/market if possible.I see that you’re a real estate broker in Texas yourself.

If it is section 8, i would make sure they at least have some income coming in to be able to afford to eat, clothe, and buy all the other necessities.