Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

It is a first-time dive into the rental space, as it is a starter home my wife and I purchased and have been fortunate to be in a place that we don't particularly need to sell.

This would increase the property’s value to about $608,000, and you could look at an 80% loan-to-value refinance, which should give you enough to cover most, if not all, of the remaining balance.This structure allows you to minimize upfront costs and take advantage of property appreciation over time.

Which amenities included in a Home Owners Association or Condo Owners Association provide a good value to the owners because of economies of scale?

Weird time

Hello,I am new to bigger pockets but have been set on owning a duplex for some time now.

My problem is, they tend to get swept up before I have the time to blink.

Whether it was a brilliant strategy, perfect timing, or just plain hard work, share the details!

Finding renters with rents north of $3500 for this size of property could take it's time.

We've had a tough time selling our stuff and has taken 3-6 months to do so.