It sounds like you're taking a thoughtful approach to real estate, and the BRRRR method could be a great fit for you as it aligns with your goal of generating passive income.

@Austin Bright Over the past three years, I’ve been using most of the major off-market techniques.Of all the methods, texting has been a double-edged sword.

We ended up moving several times around Southern California  while growing up as my parents employed what we now call the BRRR method.  

I call it the BRR"R"RR method, where the extra R is waiting for the Rate drop.

Essentially, this follows the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method, but with the twist of continually developing more homes on the same piece of land.Do you think this strategy makes sense?

Also, get leads on the phone as a first method of contact if you can.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Bryan, it sounds like you have a solid plan for rehabbing the duplex but are facing challenges with traditional financing methods like HELOC and home equity loans due to DTI issues.

@Ashley HightowerOver the past three years, I’ve been using most of the major off-market techniques.Of all the methods, texting has been a double-edged sword.

This work is methodical for her and she likes it.