Our goal is to help you find desirable properties that rent above median rates at a discount price that will cash flow while appreciating and drawing in good tenants who take care of the property while paying the overhead and paying down the debt service.As far as technology goes, there is tons of information available to us as investors.

I haven't done anything up on that scale but I have some experience with small MF but now that you're local maybe we can meet up at one the REI events or something, some of the people there are probably more into that ballpark and I know a few people that I can network you in with if they fit your strategy's needs.

I think it all depends on what the individual's goals are in the end though. 

@Jacob D AdamczakThere is no one right answer and a lot of other factors beyond just the simple one at hand come into play - age, other savings, goals, time you expect to be with this employer, etc.That company match paired with the tax deduction you get on your own contribution are essentially free and immediate return on investment. 

@Amy YarnallWhat's your end goal?

@Devin OtwayYou don't need to officially communicate anything.Just work with the person that is in sync with your goals and how you wish to operate.As long as you are communicating and things are progressing, there's no real need to say anything to other agents.If they have something of interest, they'll let you know.

I think if you share the fact you're getting quotes from multiple contracts and will work with whoever the best fit is will keep your options open to use any/all of them in the future rather than closing the door on one or two of them.

We all know you guys are smart about your investing but why belittle someone else because her ideas don't fit your mold? 

My goal to purchase a duplex, rent out one unit and live in the other.

The homestead exemption has little to do with whether the property would fit in the 6 month or 2 year window for redemption .Most title companies these days will not issue title insurance until the 2 year window closes