Purchase price: $317,000 Cash invested: $55,000 I acquired a Quadplex in 2021 with an FHA loan, investing ~$21,000 in down payment and closing costs, plus $30,000-$35,000 in remodeling.

However, a common benchmark is aiming for at least 6-8% cash-on-cash return based on your total investment (purchase price + rehab + closing costs).Always factor in appreciation potential, tax benefits, and personal risk tolerance.

I purchased the property before my wife an I were married and only created the trust after my daughter was born.

Purchase price: $65,000 Cash invested: $11,000 Our first investment has been a long time coming.

Sadly, I might have to wait until early 2025 for #5, as my funds have dwindled from purchasing 1-4.

Purchase price: $295,000 Cash invested: $50,000 Single fam home, desirable neighborhood.

Given your mobility for duty posts you can really ramp up your real estate portfolio while serving.Every time they got stationed somewhere they would purchase a property to live in using their VA and house hack.

I'm scared to purchase a second home but we have the funds to do so Do it!

I still consider land one of the best low-risk investments when purchased correctly.

From a financial standpoint, the key is to ensure you're purchasing properties at a price low enough to make rehab costs and refinance achievable.