All Forum Posts by: Ricard Cardichon

Hey everyone,

I’m currently in the process of purchasing a duplex in Killeen, Texas. One of the units is already occupied by a tenant, and while the lease seems solid on paper, I have a few concerns I’d appreciate advice on, especially from anyone who’s been in this position before.

My wife also asked is it fair to ask why the seller is letting the property go, even if we don’t get a straight answer?

Hey everyone,

Our family is getting stationed at Fort Hood (Killeen, TX), and we’re exploring options using the VA loan.

We’re stuck between two choices and trying to figure out which makes more sense financially:

Option 1: Buy a duplex where The mortgage would be about $2,500/month. One tenant would cover half, we’d cover the other half, and we’d have about $80 left over each month after everything’s paid.

Option 2: Buy a single-family home that’s cheaper, with a mortgage fully covered by BAH, and possibly end up with $200–$300 left over every month, but no rental income.

Which would you go with? Is the duplex worth it for the long-term potential, or is it better to keep things simple with a single-family home and have a little more cash left each month?

Appreciate any advice!