If you don’t like fixing houses, REI probably isn’t your game if you are making 40k a year.

I am new to the real estate game.

Buying a place to live in is completely different than buying a place for investment.   

I’d like to ask @Saad D. from Baselane to weigh in. Is

Think of it as free vs pay to play video games.

Most seller finance notes have interest rates in the 9-10%+ range.Also, 5% down is very little skin in the game for the borrower.

Congrats on getting in the game.

It requires some work—you’ll be a landlord after all—but the financial rewards can be significant.If you’re willing to live near your tenants, take on property management tasks, and want to grow your investment portfolio, this strategy could be a game-changer for your financial future.Final ThoughtsHouse hacking with a multifamily property is more than just a way to save on housing costs—it’s a proven method to accelerate your real estate investing journey.

The best way I have found to learn is to be in the game. 

This is my first property so of course it's harder to keep my head in the game with %100 vacancy.