Anything you would have done differently to save time, money, or headaches?

We bought our first duplex in 2016 with 100% financing (mortgage + heloc for downpayment) and are making great cash flow on it 8 years later. 

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@Walchli DonnaAs an fyi next time you do this use a licensed loan servicer and charge it back to the borrower - it’s $25-$30 / mo and they handle all the payments and loan balance as well handle all the tax documents as well.

At the same time isn't less true that most duplexes are not in the MOST desirable areas if you have a family.

Refinance our first investment property.

So I was going to start title search first, then if it comes back clear I'll give them about $10k cash for them to move out and catch up on bills, then fix the place up really quick and turn around and sell it on the MLS.

You'll also want to look into the opportunity zone, as of now they expire December 31st 2026 meaning any deferral of tax comes due at that time unless Congress extends it.

Over time, you're essentially shorting the American dollar, and with how both sides of the aisle run deficits, the printing machine isn't being turned off anytime soon.

Do you roll the deposit over for the tenant that renewed?