And either find a cheap apartment or get into a duplex asap after finding a tenant for the house.Im thinking that I should sell the house so that I can start over fresh inside a duplex.

If you had millions and wanted to throw a spec play that represented only a very small percentage of your portfolio then maybe buy some things cheap and see what happens.

here is part of the proposal:STORE SIZE & LOCATION:The demised premises will consist of approximately 2,000 square feet.Said premises to be located in the Shopping Center as shown on the attached site plan.LEASE COMMENCEMENT:Upon mutual lease execution and Landlord’s delivery of the demised premises.TERM:The Term of the lease shall consist of a period of ten (10) years commencing one hundred twenty (120) days from the date Landlord notifies Tenant that the premises are ready for possession or upon opening for business, whichever date shall first occur.RENTAL: Tenant shall pay Rental during the first year of the primary lease term an amount equal to $31.00 per square foot on a triple net basis.Tenant’s annual rent shall escalate at the rate of three percent (3%) per year.Said Rental will be payable in equal monthly installments.OPTION TO RENEW:Tenant shall have one (1) five (5) year option to renew this lease.The Rental in the first year of the option period will be three percent (3%) greater than the rent in year ten (10) of the primary lease term.Annual Rental shall escalate at the rate of three percent (3%) per year.PROPOSED USE:A first-class frozen soft-serve yogurt operation similar to other Frozen Yogurt locations and for no other purpose (to be further defined in lease).ADDITIONAL CHARGES:REAL ESTATE TAXES:Tenant shall be required to pay its pro rata share of real estate taxes and assessments on the land and improvements on the shopping center site, estimated to be $1.25 psf.INSURANCE:Tenant shall be required to pay for its pro rata share of fire and extended coverage insurance on the building, estimated to be $0.29psf.COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE:Tenant shall be required to pay for it’s pro rata share of Common Area Maintenance costs, estimated to be $2.44 psf.LIABILITY INSURANCE: Tenant shall provide liability insurance in keeping with the requirements of the Landlord and/or Landlord's mortgagee.STORE FINISHES:Landlord will deliver the demised premises to the Tenant with RTU’s in good and working order but otherwise in “As-Is” condition.All improvements will be at Tenant’s sole cost and expense.SIGNAGE:Tenant may use its logo and colors for said Signage on the fascia of the said premises as long as it is subject to the Landlord’s sign criteria and governmental agencies governing the project.SECURITY DEPOSIT:A Security Deposit equal to $2,500 is due upon execution of this Letter of Intent.

My day job pays very well, but I still do about 1/3 of the maintenance myself, partially because I have come to enjoy it, and partially because I am cheap.

Yes, it takes about 1,500 to 2k to get started to set everything up.But seriously, how cheap is that compared to starting a tech firm, or any other business for that matter?

You can buy a cheap rental for $20,000 and rent it for $500/$600 a month with a great cap rate, but you will have at least one eviction every year, you will have to rehab the home nearly every time someone moves out, then hopefully one day you will get a steady tenant but they will surely destroy the property while living there for 3-4 years.

It was a very cheap property but I had 2 exits, a resale or keep and make payments.

I mean, I realize I want cheap but I don't want too cheap if you catch my drift.

I only have one because godaddy had a really good deal on hosting and I knew how to put it together myself.Sure it was pretty cheap but I could've put the money towards marketing materials to directly market to leads.

He used to be a contractor so he knows how to fix stuff for cheap.