Want to buy a duplex, not sure how to go about doing it. please help

Member since 2026 · 4 posts · 7 votes

Hello,

Newbie here. I want to buy a duplex and am not sure how to find them. Do I get a realtor?

I also have no idea what I can afford or what I would qualify for.

Would a realtor help me out with these first steps? If I do need a realtor, do I need to find an investor friendly one? man i suck at this, please help lol

0 Reply

88 views

3 Replies

Jump to latestLatest

Sort by

G. Brian DavisPro Member
Investor · Hatboro, PA · Member since 2016 · 3k+ posts · 867 votes
5mo
Hi @Cameron Jones. You don't suck, you're just at step one. I'd start with a lender first, not a realtor. Get pre qualified so you know your price range, down payment options, monthly payment, etc. Then find an investor friendly realtor who understands small multifamily, rental comps, FHA/low down payment options, and how to run basic numbers. The right first team is usually: lender, investor friendly agent, insurance contact, and maybe a property manager you can ask about rents. Don't worry about knowing everything yet, just make sure the people helping you actually understand duplex investing.

1 Reply
Cameron Jones
OP
Member since 2026 · 4 posts · 7 votes
5mo
thank you. where should i look or a lender and realtor?
0 Reply
Austin ClarenceBusiness Member
Lender · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2023 · 136 posts · 32 votes
5mo
If you start with a lender you can get an idea of what is realistic and within your budget, then you can tailor your home search and connect with a realtor or referral in the OC market you are looking in. Happy to connect.
[email protected]650-906-2376
Austin Clarence with NEXA Mortgage552 Reviews
View Page
0 Reply

Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.