There is a handy search bar in the upper right that makes it easy to find previous discussions, blogs, podcasts, and other resources.

There is a handy search bar in the upper right that makes it easy to find previous discussions, blogs, podcasts, and other resources.

There is a handy search bar in the upper right that makes it easy to find previous discussions, blogs, podcasts, and other resources.

The best case scenario I can think of for investing locally is by using an FHA loan to purchase a minor fixer-upper duplex or trip-flex and take advantage of the house-hacking strategy.

Purchase price: $145,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Buy and Hold Fixer Upper (owner occupy while renovating) What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

There was a lot of competition for fixer uppers in my market, so I chose to take the path less travelled.

It's nice to buy buildings that are already in good condition compared to the four fixer uppers I have purchased previously.

lol Either way Im looking for off market slight fixer uppers to get more equity and need to pull the trigger soon

I plan on staying here another year or two, then upgrading to another fixer-upper and want to use this home as a rental.

A 350k will likely get you a fixer upper or something you don't want to live in. 3.5% on a livable house in this area will be around $14k. 14k can be enough to buy a decent place somewhere else.