Consider splitting the difference, buying new for your essential pieces and using secondhand treasures as accents, decor, and other non-essential elements.  

But essentially a "conventional" type will require you to have 25% equity in a duplex that you do not occupy. 

Reading and gaining knowledge is definitely essential but it wasn't until my wife @Jessica Franco and I started going to local meetups and networking that we started taking action.

The system in your car is essentially the same system, just weaker and a little less complex.

I would essentially have the same mortgage amount as it is today, I get my desired cash (without financing), allows partner to finance versus coming up with $225K cash, and in return give up 50% of the house.Is this a make believe scenario with legal and lender issues, or is it viable?

Essentially I was just an assistant for him.

“‘The book on rental property investing” by Brandon Turner is essential - it’s how i was introduced to Biggerpockets and it’s podcasts.Podcasts and youtube videos are great.

My take: BRRRR is very difficult to work if you come in without any cash because you're starting from essentially a zero position.Example: You find a property for 200k that the owner owns outright, and is willing to carry for some really low price - let's say $1k, plus let's say 6% interest, and let's say it cost you another $1500 to close (title work, etc).

What’s the next step if my plan is to become a successful investor and start up capital is low or essentially none existent but the drive and determination is present?

Let's say you can pay them $100k for hands-on training and essentially their system.