Converting the basement to a living space to make a duplex.

Yeah that makes sense. 

That's the situation I am trying to address. 

@Rachel Seymour-NewtonIf the smaller property is a strong deal with solid cash flow and tenant demand, it could make sense to buy now and start gaining experience.

I would start by talking to a lender who deals with construction loans.

I'm also in Idaho, the Idaho Falls market.

However, we are back to normalcy of 60 days or higher on the market.What we continue to hear is that affordable homes are the continued need in Valdosta.

Already helps a lot if you're bringing a deal to the table...

It's great that you are getting ready to take the first step to house/room hacking.

@Roy LoganIt sounds like you’ve made some great moves in real estate investing—your BRRR strategy is paying off with those solid returns.At the bare minimum, you should do the following to make your bookkeeping easier:Dedicate one checking account and credit card exclusively to real estate.