However, the ultimate goal is to transition fully into real estate investing.Turnkey rentals—ranging from duplexes to quadplexes—seem like viable options for us in certain markets, given the liquidity I have available.

One of my clients picked up a duplex in Albany Park last year, and the rental income not only covered the mortgage but also gave him extra cash for daycare expenses.

Im working on getting a duplex within this month using creative financing.

A friend of mine picked up a duplex there last year for under $150K, added some sweat equity, and turned it into a cash cow.Chattanooga, TN: This market has been quietly making waves.

And most regret it.I'll make the opposite case: it is VERY hard to screw up when buying i.e. a duplex in good condition in a desirable neighborhood and either self-manages or hire a quality PM to manage.To any new investor who is reading this: In real estate cost and risk have an inverse relationship.

The insurance is for a rental condo property located in Madison, Wisconsin I’m wondering if anyone knows of any other insurance company.

We were especially thrilled to start our investing journey with a duplex, and it was even better that the tenants desired to stay and had been consistent with rent for many many years.

If you know of a college that you plan to go to, a single family house, duplex, triplex, or fourplex on the campus would be a great way to start out while you live in one of the units and manage/make sure to get all of the other units/bedrooms filled with other students about your age.

Quote from @Joshua Land: Look to learn, and hopefully implement converting my duplex into an assisted living center.

We specialize in single family homes, condos, townhouses, and select small multi family homes.