3.5 is a good start but  will a short term CD like 3-5 months still maintain that 3.5 yield or does it shrink for shorter times?

NO condo fee, and although the other side of the duplex doesn't want to sell, I have an AWESOME new home I owner occupy for LESS than it would cost me to rent AND I have tax write offs now, so I'M STOKED!!

@Robin CornacchioThere is a cost to establish and maintain Solo 401K Plan but since custodian is not required for the plan all custodian, asset-based and transaction-based fees can be eliminated.Based on what you said - you qualify.

It’s weird to see people cheerleading each other on for doing deals where they are essentially just becoming undercapitalized owners who can’t afford to maintain a property that people live in.

The bank will insist that you maintain 80% LTV.

You have a built in exit strategy and  you still get to maintain the 27.5 depreciation tax benefit.

Just rambling on this post, but as of today I’m convinced more than ever I need to focus more time and energy on OUT OF THE BOX sourcing strategies to drum up deal flow if I’m going to maintain my parameters and motto.

Purchase price: $190,000 Cash invested: $25,682 Two unit duplex in a really good area surrounded by well maintained single family properties to give it that good neighborhood vibe.

We maintain copies of their lease on their tenant portal and other documents on file.

Maintain your principles and relay that to your next agent or call your current agent out on the carpet and let them know, "Hey do you want to continue working together?".