Ask anyone with investment property and they'll tell you it's not passive.I earn enough from investments that I could be financially free for life, assuming nothing major happens.

I have 2 properties that were previous house hacks and have decent cash flow on their own.

Did you have any contracts sell?

My parents have been very involved in the purchasing process- touring the property with me, etc.

I am interested in learning more about Buy and Hold properties.  

Husband and I are purchasing a property as our private residence that also has a small cottage on it we plan to STR. 

Typically, off-market sales are common in hot markets where demand outweighs supply heavily, meaning that a home can sell easily without ever going to the public for sale.Pros of Buying an Off-Market PropertySearching real estate markets for off-market properties widens the net of investment opportunities.

some of the charges are driving with a suspended license criminal littering/ pollution on private property no mandatory insurance unsafe lane changecriminal trespassing...showed bonded out and later dismissed disorderly conduct...later dismissed driving with no head lanps

My plan was to use the condo heloc as the down payment for the duplex, and then sell the condo and the proceeds would pay off the heloc. 

This property isn’t in an A class neighborhood by any means and really just looking to update enough to be able to be livable.