Over several years, I have worked hard to save up for a down payment, and I currently have $200k set aside in a money market account ready to be put to use.

. - Buy an already existing duplex and do a rehab- Buy a lot/foreclosure and do a new constructionThe real end goal of the duplex is not necessairly profit, but to give my side of the duplex to my mother when I move out so if I did do a rehab, I do see myself putting more money into it to make sure it is near the best it could be.

There are some that manage to find the money and the deals quickly when the market is just right (and they have plenty of cash), but most success is built slowly, over time.Increase earnings, reduce expenses, save up, invest.

Don't send money to anyone you meet online!

Finding the right property, checking its worth, making connections, choosing good renters, looking after the place, and keeping money aside for surprises are key steps.

Meaning, you get your money back plus and 8% return on that money before Rise gets a penny.

your in it 342k.. you sold for 375k  thats  33k profit before holding cost and sales commish.Most folks would have lost money on this deal if they had to pay realistic holding costs and sales costs.. ??????

Over several years, I have worked hard to save up for a down payment, and I currently have $200k set aside in a money market account ready to be put to use.

I mistakenly signed a contract to sell my house with a cash buyer company.Ignorant of the process, I now have questions regarding renegotiating or request to amend contract.1) Earnest money was not offered by his minion.

I think this will not last and they will have to lower their prices soon, because the market force that is driving this might be people running out of money to spend.