It is a slower game but is fairly safe and provides you a place to live, build equity and learn to be a landlord since the tenant is next door.NOTE: You can refinance the duplex and get out of FHA financing later

So you now need more skin in the game with guarantees of the lease,rental increases,etc. as it affects a larger portion of the building now.No legal advice given. 

Hello BP Community,Just wanted to introduce myself. I've been lurking for a couple months as I've been in avid learning mode. I have so many ideas on avenues in RE I'm interested in pursuing I admit at times it's over...

I'm a software engineer by trade and we do a lot of work with a group around a white board. 

Currently in the fix and flip game but looking to transition over into buy and hold once I’ve built the capital.

Not quite into the flipping game yet, but also not investing in the state where I live so logistically I think I have more work to do before I can line up anything other than buy & hold.

Hey BP,I'm a software developer of 5+ years but have no experience in Real Estate.

Back of the napkin math may work, but if I was the seller you do not have enough skin in the game to make it work.

Hello BP,My name is Eibar and I’m 25 and new to the REI game.

Although I would say Zillow helped me get a good foot in the game, but was a just a piece to the puzzle.