Thanks $1.5m is below the loan limit for a 4-plex in the SF Bay Area, but it's not going to pass the FHA self-sufficiency test unless the listing agent is completely incompetent and you're getting 40% off fair market value (good luck).Duplexes do not have the FHA self-sufficiency test, that's the sweet spot.

Where we will move into our self converted camper van and travel the lower 48 states, hopefully save money, and collect all the memories.

Turnover kills potential profit down here in my property class and in my handyman business model or almost any self-managed model similar to it.2.

I was reading a few forums and seen some people learn either way especially in regards of Dave Ramsey and he him self against leveraging.

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Hello BP i have an old 401k from a previous job that i want to convert into a self directed ira to be able to invest in real estate and local businesses.

If you are self-managing now and comfortable with the process of taking service calls, it won't be much different when you are out of state.