That first deal after a break can feel like a big leap, but it sounds like a great opportunity.On financing, seller financing, private lenders, or portfolio loans from local banks could be worth exploring if you want alternatives to hard money.Excited to see how this deal goes for you.

Definitely sounds like an interesting asset class.

I'm having trouble getting over the slim margins, but it sounds like cash flow isn't necessarily king anymore.

Never heard of Investor's Edge, but this sounds like a straight up scam.

Both sound strategies. 

This might sound silly, but an old fashioned spreadsheet if you only have a deal or two.

Thanks tons and if this question sounds very immature, i'd say 'that's about right' given how new to this game we are.Thanks again!

It sounds horrible.

It sounds like you've gotten some solid direction above, but a few flags stood out to me in the above discussions and I wanted to point them out to help make your decision.- You mentioned this sale is tax free 121 exclusion, which is great, and seems like a solid start to your goal.- The townhouse you're moving into is currently a rental, but you plan to live there two years for the 121 exclusion.

That duplex sounds like it has some potential, especially with your plan to live in one side and rent out the other—that’s a solid strategy.