You can be your own "contractor" by pulling owner-builder permits from the city and contract out all the work to subcontractors.

Make sure to have reserve cash after purchase- construction was delayed since we were counting on W2 income to support rehabgo walk inside properties before submitting the offer- in this case we missed foundation problem which increased rehab costAlways pull permit.

As stated we are Old NW, off 7th street near Grace Warner elementary, MaeAnne/McCarran shopping, UNR, etc, so think we have a good chance of getting a young family or some college renters as well.For 3 bedroom SFH, It seems like the cheapest room rates are in the $600 range, $700 a room is what I see most, and the nicer luxury properties with large garages and bigger yards are in the $800 a room range.

My son is currently going to college for a PHD for math and he developed his own Excel spreadsheet and he did his own numbers many times.

@Marcel SundayIt’s not much different then buying a single family, just different debt structures, higher operating expenses, higher property taxes, less liquid, more zoning/permitting, etc.Most people would say start on a 1-4 unit first before jumping to that size.

Request a Copy of the Appraisal Report. ...Check Every Detail of the Appraisal. ...Contact Your Lender and Request a Value Appeal. ...Provide Updated Comps. ...Make Sure There Are No Missing Permits. ...Point Out Upgrades and Improvements to the Appraiser. ...Have Your Sales Agent Meet With the Appraiser.

I’m a Junior in college and starting to plan out my first real estate goal, a house hack (most likely a duplex) in northern San Antonio, TX.

I'd guess rents went up because I paid more every year to rent similar houses during college. 

When I was issued a development permit, for the basement suite, they also provided me with a legal separate address from the main unit.

The renters, all young college students, rented a 5 bedroom back house. 2 short weeks into a 12 month agreement, they decide to move out.