Looking for some ideas on where to start.

House hacking a duplex is a great way to start scaling your portfolio to more doors.

Can I just find a WA state attorney online and get the agreement reviewed?

This allows me to get into a great property and leave the bank out. 

This all seems very subjective to me.

Since I am out of state, the plan is for us to buy it together and he will make it his primary residence to get the lower down payment.

Did you know that you can acquire your a primary residence from up to 1-4 units for as low as 5% with conventional.

I'd assume near a hospital would be a great area to purchase a rental?

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