I'm considering buying a duplex that currently has a long-standing section 8 tenant in one side.

I believe I am ready for investing on my own but I understand that my age can stand in the way.

I’ll see where we stand with our insurance and make a move accordingly.

If you have excellent negotiation skills, you might stand a fighting chance.

Could I remain in good standing if I didn’t rent the unit I was occupying?

I know I will need to act fast to stand a chance in this competitive market..

I have not added an attached garage, but am adding  a stand alone garage to one of my properties.I think that a stand alone garage is better because by attaching the garage the garage and house will settle differently, possibly causing foundation issues in the future.

It's hard to stand out.There are some NEW owner-occupied segments with people who share motivating factors for selling their home.Seniors with Long-time Ownership: often ready to downsize or transition to assistance.Homeowners with Low Financial Stability Scores (FSS): Struggling financially and likely ready to cash in on their asset.Both these categories have additional advantages in that they probably don’t haven’t been updated and may have deferred maintenance.

My question still stands about widening the driveway however.

I had a standing offer of 110K from a local builder if I wanted to sell him the backyard so that he could build another home in that space, while retaining the actual home and front yard for myself.