I would like to use the house hacking method for our first property 2 - 4 units while keeping one unit for ourselves as a "home base".We should be able to have around 50k in cash to invest by the beginning of next year.

What are your go - to methods of analyzing a deal?

@John Farady that is very valuable information.I just wanted to add, in order for a DM piece to perform, your marketing message (copy) must match the questions going on in your target's mind and address their concerns, challenges, and problems.You could have the best copy, but if the letter or postcard is being sent to a target list where things aren't congruent (a match around solving their problem), what ends up happening is a deep frustration around DM.DM can be expensive to do on a regular basis. 

Hi @Kristina BayesSelf managing is a lot of the BP investors  method but a lot of investors do still find value with Property Managers Both here in the Smoky Mountains and in Florida!

Second, how would you approach the refinance to complete the BRRR method? 

Ideally, I will be using the house hacking method so I would like to purchase a duplex/triplex.

I suspect using this method it will likely take at least as long as Axel suggested. 

The reality is if you had not paid per the degree, you ex could possibly have a claim against the property that would be superior to the loan you seekingAdditionally, the underwriter does not know you and does not want to risk a flag if the file was auditedLike it or not, a notarized document from your ex solves the problem. 

If you get the house cleaned up and get new renters in that would ultimately solve your problem for good. 

Are there alternate methods of getting the tenant out???