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I have received $75.000 of an inheritance last year, plus 50% of a house that I am selling.
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I plan on house hacking a duplex for my first investment. Would it be better to go for a lower end home and use a 203k loan to rehab and finance or get one that's not as bad off and start there?

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This ambitious young guy seems to have found his niche in Detroit!!!  Do you think he'll make it in the long run?  http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/...

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How to get started investing into multi-family homes before buying a house?

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Iowa City.

Purchase price: $170,500

Duplex
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom per unit
Unrented Garage
Big back yard and deck off upper uni...