Don't get Rental properties have treated me well but the hassle of dealing with them for the relatively small amount of money per property isn't worth the hassle if you've only got 1 or 2 units.

I work a full time job and so does my wife so we're working on real estate on the side and aren't particularly wealthy so we're funding through frugality.Here's the situation.We live in ATX where buying property is generally expensiveRents are relatively low compared to Home Values and the 1% rule never ever comes close hereWe currently own 2 duplexes. 

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I've seen a lot of opinions on this website about the pros and cons of incorperating as an LLC or not when starting out and I was hoping to get some more clarity on the position in relation to a partnership between two people. 

Can you elaborate on how you made the transition from being the operator of the relatively "self-run" business of multi family to being the operator of a business with business hours / payroll / etc? 

I'm curious if people are typically using operating (no capex reserves) or free (with capex reserves) cash-on-cash returns when evaluating deals as it relates to the 10-13% cash-on-cash minimum that many target.

Generally it is considered not a good idea to rent to relatives.

Doesn’t have to be real estate related.

Rentals in the area are charging about 1000-1400 per bed room (I like to relate price to bed since student rentals here kind of revolve around that Idea and seems to be a significant factor.....how much does Mom and Dad need to pay to keep Johnny UCSD student Housed. 

I’m a relatively new investor & I was talking to some buddies and they basically told me to avoid single family like the plague because if one person leaves you’re at 100% vacancy.What do you guys think?