I’ve learned the hard way that a little miscommunication can lead to big headaches.

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Quote from @Luke Tetreault: My Fiancé and I will be wrapping up our 2nd year of investing part time in the next couple of months.

Let’s say your 25% of that so you personally have to come up with$1mm to $5mm.  

I think that you have to take what the market gives you when it comes to house-hacking. 

Hey @Thanh Lu, so if you only have a couple of units, then self management isn't that hard.The key to doing it right is setting it up properly and keeping up on maintenance.I can count the number of late night calls from guests on one hand.

Tenant 2 stays. 5 months goes by to come to find out that now tenant 2 moved out without our knowledge and let squatters move in.. had to file for eviction, got them out finally.

Love your mindset—real estate is a long game, and you're starting with the right attitude!

The ROW @ Dietz Elkhorn is a 27 duplex community between San Antonio and Boerne.

Here's an example of the landlord laws I'm referring to ("Justice for Renters Act"  - this is coming up on CA's November ballot).