What REI strategy did you start out with?

[Blake Ramsey]

I'm new to REI and in the sponge stage of just absorbing everything I can in preparation for doing my first deal. I've decided that I want to house hack a duplex to start, but I'm curious as to what your first deals were as experienced investors, what you learned from them, and what you might've done differently! I'd love to hear from experienced investors and rookies who may only have one or two deals under their belt!!

[Tim Johnson]

House hacking a duplex is a great plan. Trouble is, in my market, there are no readily available duplexes to purchase - that make sense price-wise. (This must be a favorite route for lots of folks right?) It might be different where you are.... but don't give up on finding a "value add" SFR as well and move forward from there.