After the debt is completely paid off my plan is to buy a multi family property, most likely a duplex so that I can house hack while I save money and build equity for the next property.

Pays on time or early, is very neat and treats my property as if it's their own, is just financially responsible enough to never be late on rent but irresponsible enough to never save up enough money to buy their own house.

But the thought of a move in ready place that promises appreciation would save me a lot of time and effort. 

Live in the moment and earn and save as much money as you can.

I don't have much saved up (6k) and I have good credit (700+) with minimal/manageable debt.

Louis area (he prefers them to be local).I hope to be able to contribute to the forums as an attorney and prior banker, and ultimately as a real estate investor.

I have 10k saved up and earn about 35k annually.

It looks like we'll have to save up 20-25% for the down payment in this case.

But I've come to the conclusion that I'd rather save a LOT of hassle and stress and pay a bit more to buy from a used appliance store where the items are tested and come with some kind of return policy.So my question to my fellow rehabbers is this: how do you feel about FB marketplace, and what's your experience been... is it a gold mine or a money pit?

Hey everyone, sorry if this has been asked many times before. I did a quick search, and found some people who said they had borrowed against their TSP for real estate investing purposes, but I was wondering if I could...