Hello Frank, I think house hacking a small multifamily property that you buy with a low downpayment is one o the best and lowest risk strategies that you can get started with.

We know how challenging it is to navigate real estate, either starting out or as an experienced investor, especially when it comes to creative finance.

For 2025 I will be taking a leave from my fulltime W2 work start 1st July for rest of the year.

I would suggest starting with what types of investments you would like to get into and goals.

I’m just getting started on my rental journey.

@Kevin Lee congratulations on getting started!

My son currently lives in the townhouse b/c he is going to school and works in the area.Since he is young and starting out in life, I would like for him to only cover the basic costs (taxes, HOA, utilities) just enough for me to break even (I believe that will put him slightly little lower than market rent rates). 

When I first started out, I was insuring everything with USAA.

I'm not sure of what exactly, but something led me to start connecting with others here and do my best to actually stay active.

Gotta start somewhere.