Ive owned a 3 family in Fitchburg MA for 4 years that has done exceptionally well with it, living for free in one unit for a while and constantly upgrading the property over the years.

Hi Anthony, it sounds like you’re in a good position to start building your STR portfolio, especially with no debt, great credit, and rent-free living!

Some free happy hours, but the regular meetings are about $20.Saturday morning in East Ft.

@Yael DoronIf you're working with a $150,000 budget and aiming for high ROI through rental income, consider nearby areas around Phoenix that still offer affordability and growth potential.

Do not offer to pay more rent ever to make the deal happen.   

.: Quote from @Stepan Hedz: Phoenix, AZ, offers a young myriad of options for real estate investors, particularly in the distressed sectors.

Companies normally offer limits up to$500,000 but some offer $1,000,000.

The full 5 year proforma is free to give you a good look at what to expect on the deal.

It isn't having paid off properties that offers security, there are still taxes, insurance, maintenance and management involved. 

The rental demand in the area has been consistent, and duplexes offer the flexibility of house hacking or scaling into multi-family investing over time.With your experience in construction and remodeling, you’re already ahead of the game—fix-and-flips or BRRRR projects in Kansas City could be a perfect fit for you.