So what most of our clients will do is set up domestic LLCS to own the real estate. 

on the bleachers right now just learning so i got a question If I find a  duplex for 350k, put 20% down , 30 year mortgage after the 30 years is over and the property is paid off,  it cost me more than 700k that just doesn't sit right in my stomach.

Could be an absolutely gigantic cost and ruin the deal for you, or could be small.

I figure a one time expense to prevent major water bills in the future might be in my best interest as long as it doesn't cost too much. 

They can’t lend you more because if they have to foreclose it will cost them at least 10%.)Then you want to take that $300k and get a loan for another $300k with that $300k to buy your dream home.

@Rania MutumheHouse hacking means turning a place into a rental space, which calls for fix-ups, planning costs, and expert help.

There are some bond programs both county and state level that you can get the downpayment and some closing costs paid or go new construction and do the same via the builder.

So how much did this cost me to get involved besides an awful lot of time?

This is because keeping a property nice has associated costs.  

I am looking for an investor to partially fund some of the soft costs for a large townhouse project I'm working on.