I would analyze it to include the replacement rent once you guys move out because your true return of that property is providing you the utility of that rent (so if you lose $200/mo but would be paying $1,000/mo to rent elsewhere, it’s in fact a solid investment and you can ‘save that extra net +$800 towards increased principal pay down or save for another down payment.

It’s admirable to homeschool the kids and stay at home with them but If you are only going to have one employed adult they need to increase the household income dramatically especially for where you live .

Thanks @Peter M.We aren't living on one side, the duplex is in Indianapolis where we will renovate both sides, we had to put 25% down since it's an investment, and we will rent...not sure if we can complete the last R (in BRRR, Refi because "Fed are raising interest rates signaling 2 more increases are coming 6/13)  so I locked it in just now! 

@Peter Filardo I'd consider joining TREIA and attending Triangle Deal Maker Sessions (check on MeetUp).

I feel I need to increase the rent per unit by $20 a unit to be where I want to be.i have done everything i can to get involved in investing in my local area.

I feel I need to increase the rent per unit by $20 a unit to be where I want to be.i have done everything i can to get involved in investing in my local area.

., has changed my mindset and with each listen or read it only increases away from the way I used to understand money. 

However, as others have mentioned before me, it has gotten increasingly more competitive due to the growing number of investors looking to get into the marketplace, AND an increase in the demand for quality projects.My company is currently purchasing roughly 200 flips and rentals per month in 15 or so markets that span the US.

I am considering wholesaling 130+ acres of land on a main strip in Augusta GA.  30 acres is zoned C-4 and the other 100 is agricultural/residential with potential to build a subdivision, but want to make sure the valu...

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