A duplex where I live and the duplex that was offered to me.

Hello my name is Ernest KAKEU, I live in Midland.

Quote from @Marc Zak: In the market where I live (San Diego), appreciation has been strong and many predict it will continue to appreciate in the long term.However, with current interest rates (6% at best) and property tax (2%), the annual cost burden is 8%.Am I correct in saying that appreciation has to be above 8% annually (plus whatever my maintenance and vacancy costs are) for me to make any money in this scenario if the property is cash flow neutral?

The 'investor' promises that the homeowner can continue to live in the home and repurchase it later or promises them new financing.

Quote from @Allison Cutlip: Hi all, My boyfriend and I are buying our first home that is a duplex, planning to live in one unit and rent the other side.

What about while I live there I wanted to rent out the other unit or units, is this allowed under USDA?

I really trusted my agent and knew several people who had invested in Reno so I took the leap after trying and failing for years to buy my own home in really high cost cities where I lived (NYC, DC, SF Bay area). 

I have a 401k, IRA, and pension in place to help me achieve retirement quicker, however I definitely feel the squeeze on a daily basis and always feel like I'm living paycheck to paycheck.

Hey guys,I live in Atlanta, but have my first subject to deal lined up in Peoria, IL.

You don't need to be larger than life, driving flashy cars, or using your looks to make a sale.