There is no trick, think of it this way: you have a principal to pay off ($175k, so you could do 175 months x $1,000) and as long as you do the outstanding balance generates interest.Your mortgage payment is PITI, you always have TI, principal you pay in your own pocket and interest is a tax write-off.But from a cash flow point of view paying one off first is better, because you save both the principal and interest portion, which comes out to about $1050.

But if the note pays as planned (which is the hope of cash flow investors) we don't reap any monetary benefit from property appreciation. 

The partnership with Graham Lyster exemplified our collaborative approach to maximizing property value through strategic investments.

In unlikely scenario if it rents, will be cash-flow negative probably by 400-500. 

Through networking with our local building department.

Hey Kris, Reach out through pm so you can send me all the details through email to see if I can help.Do you know the age of the mechanicals and the roof? 

. - I know I want to househack through either a multifamily or a single family home.- I have the VA loan and have a VA disability rate over 50%.- I have excellent credit and over $100k in non retirement investment accounts intended for buying my first home.- No kids, just a significant other.- Zero debt.If you were me, what would be your next step?

It's the best way to test what you like and don't like in a low risk environment.Once you've done this, you'll probably have even more saved up and experience to make you more confident in choosing a direction.If you decide to just dive into one of these markets and strategies, I'd recommend focusing on your personality, goals (cash flow first or something else) and how much time you have.

The “Valley” runs north and south through Virginia with Interstate 81 starting just north of Winchester and continues south until you reach Lexington.

A house hacker with a  W-2 income can often times float some rehab costs on a duplex through cashflow or supplement some with their income.