I'd do a landlord insurance policy and umbrella policy regardless.2) I may cash out refi the second and third duplex (both bought in cash) if/when interest rates drop to buy my dream home in the next few years. 

Stepping into the real estate scene feels a bit like chasing dreams, with that mix of excitement and butterflies you get when something big is about to happen.

I would be happy to show you the Memphis, TN market where cashflow is NOT a dream.

I enjoy the process of turning something that is entirely run down into someone's dream home.

It's like something out of a dream.

I am not trying to crush your dreams, because you can do this REI game.....just later.

Keep the dream alive mateI love the saying "Make a passion an obsession and you will never work a day in your life".I worked as a laborer on commercial sites.Saved $50,000 in 4 years and bought my first property in 2011.13 years later and I stopped counting a 1,000 deals.Made a fortune and lost a fortune but that's the game.As long as you make more than you loose.Had a very successful business fella tell me one day "You can't go broke making a profit, even if it's just $1"Wishing you much success

Concurrently, I intend to construct our dream home on an adjacent 20-acre parcel that I already own outright.I've double-checked the property taxes, and they're not just accurate but slightly on the higher side.

You may support your retirement dreams and financial objectives by building a profitable and long-lasting real estate portfolio with careful preparation and commitment.Good luck!

Currently in the phase of buying my first property and needed some clarification if I’m getting screwed or not I’m in Rome, Ga and that is where I’m purchasing the home it’s a flip that was a 3 bed 1 bath but has been flipped into a 4 bed 2 bath the asking price is $214,900 originally 230k but the seller wants a quick sell my agent told me we should give them the asking price and ask for them to pay 5k closing close I wanted to ask for 190k and same closing cost but agent said they wouldn’t take us serious so I agreed to agents terms as I’m signing paperwork electronically I see closing cost is 17k since seller is paying 5k brings it down too 12k but being in Georgia I am approved for Georgia dream which covers closing and some of down payment now when I sign at closing I have to pay 6k I’m wondering why is closing 17k my friend bought a property his closing cost was only 10k granted he bought his property for 189k but I feel like my agent isn’t really trying to get me a good deal should I back away from this property, find a new agent, go through with this purchase, or am I getting screwed in the process?