My market is too expensive via MLS so I am doing direct mail to acquire a house hack.

Also I have another question.How have you been finding deals without direct mail?

Look into Self Directed 401k or Self Directed IRA. 

I have learned how to invest my retirement funds - through a 3rd party custodian - into real estate deals, the proceeds of which are going directly into my retirement account.

I have an awesome wife and two awesome girls who keep me focused and driven on getting the ship headed in the right direction.

Let's have a creative discussion on how I can possibly purchase my first home!

Thank you all for your input, being a newbie there is not much cash to put down so that limits my options, hence the reason I am looking for creative ways of structuring the deal.

He isn't far behind with second and was being directed to stop.If he does that the flip would likely work.

I just starting out (again) into RE investings and starting of with a direct mail campaign using post cards.

Additionally, this property is close to the airport so there is a lot of potential to turn it into an airbnb hub, leading to more cashflow and of course, more management/cleaning time.Long story short, would you take a deal with these parameters:- Asking price $165,000 (pre-MLS price) - Duplex consists of: 1 bedroom main floor and basement unit & 1 bedroom upstairs unit- Total rent: $1600/month (tenants pay utilities)Addendum: I just bought my first property with 11% down (before I found BP), so any suggestions (or links to forum posts/blog posts/podcasts) on creative ways to finance this deal, please let me know.Thanks BP community.