If it seems like too much, think about traditional rentals, rent-to-own, or teaming up with corporate housing companies for a simpler and potentially more guaranteed approach.

I also work with a great title company in the Memphis area that have been very helpful on that front.  

Thanks, #1 and #2 - provided my feedback in earlier thread #2 _ it depends - I have duplex in NC RTP since 2007 and it has been smooth sailings for them since it all depends on the property management company you deal with #3 Also in $300K you won't get duplex in any good localities in NC and/or Texas unless one is forced to go to shady areas where you then deal with lot of tenant eviction and section-8.

The S&P 500 Index has averaged a 10.26% return since it settled on the 500 company limit in 1953.

Reedy and company is the property management company.

I own a bookkeeping company for REIs if you’d like to chat. 

I also have been looking at brick houses because I heard Insurance companies insure lower on brick homes and I really like how they look. 

Multiple, billion dollar companies are investing substantial amounts of money into our area, such as Intel, Google, and Amazon.

Hey All,I work for an apartment remodeling company and am house hacking a duplex of my own.

Now have a sizable property management company, and do deals with guys who were first my landlord at rental arbitrage spots.