It's interesting because of the low start up capital and potential for higher returns.

Does your local jurisdiction require you to return those fees if they were not screened? 

I would also highly recommend you set some parameters when thinking about working with non-accredited investors or if you are one and want to invest on a large deal. 

If I was the buyer's broker, I would have checked myself to protect my client.If they had, then they would have found out it was not a three family.Its a valid point.In NM, our zoning / city doesn't post # of units publicly, only high density residential or low density. 

Everywhere I turn all I see are pitches for affordable housing and the same (not so) compelling arguments regurgitated by syndicators, capital raisers, brokers etc. for the investment strategy....strong returns...lower volatility....supply (huh?)

None of this has anything to do with your personal tax return.

Focus on high-impact areas like the kitchen and bathrooms, as these often add the most value to a home.

I would highly recommend finding a lender that does 10% of purchase price down because it will ultimately be less expensive for you.

I've been interested in real estate since high school, and I'm ready to make the plunge with a house hack.

You’d get 8-12% cash-on-cash returns, way above the duplex’s $300/month, and it’s all hands-off, leaving you free for your family, business, and those student rentals.Why rural southeast?