Forced appreciation: New paint job for the exterior of both units performed in 2024, Rents raised to market rents in 2024Pain points: Collection of the tenant portion on time has been an issue.

Each DPA carries it's own set of rules and time frames before you can sell or refinance but in cases of speed up equity it can be done.

I think self management would be very doable for you and your spouse provided you either buy decent units or get them renovated quickly minimizing the need for time consuming repairs.

I've house hacked twice and its been great both times! 

Depending on the time of year these sites work the best.  

Shoot me over your email too and I'll send them over.Also happy to hop on a call to chat with you about raising capital for the first time - my husband and I just raised for our first deal last year, so we can relate.

You have to prove yourself as someone who can source for a real cash buyer to trust you over time.

If they say no, then I say thanks for your time and I move on.

Part of this time, I didn't realize I was doing it. 

So essentially you can only put half of the property into the LLC, which might work for tax purposes (sort of), but doesn't work for liability at all since you can't usually put half of a duplex into an LLC as a separate asset.I do recommend that you keep a separate checking account just for housing expenses because it will really help you come tax time.