All Forum Posts by: Destiny Hodges

Hi I was planning out my next few weeks and wanted to know if anyone has RE meetups scheduled that’s coming up in the next few weeks. I’m located in Houston, Texas. I look forward to meeting you!

Hi I recently purchased a duplex I was originally planning on managing it myself but I will be living on the other side so I decided thats not the best option. I am in need of a property manager with at least 5 years experience. Please let me know

Hi I’m working on purchasing my first property. I will be house hacking and living in Houston. The property is a new construction duplex and the selling price is 350k. I plan on using fha and renting one side and having a roommate on my side. I am purchasing at market value and the home is about 20 minutes from downtown …. because I’m just starting is this too high? Should I wait or house hack and continue to lower my expenses by moving in and look for off market deals as I save more income.

@Amanda Barker wow incredible! Job well done! You guys persevered through the obstacles and found momentum to make sure you reached your goal (crushed the goal).  This is so inspiring and I wish you nothing but the best as you continue to journey.

@Steve Vaughan thank you for the tip. Is seller finance similar to subject to?

Hi I'm 23 and I have $50k saved up. I currently live in Houston, Texas and I will be closing on my first duplex in December. I want to purchase more properties next year and I plan on switching to a higher paid job plus I will be cutting my expenses by renting out the other side and having a roommate (I have a FHA loan). Even though I plan on saving more money what would be my best option to purchase more properties since I can't use the 3.5% down for another year. Also next year my goal is to purchase another 2-3 properties by the end of the year and the properties don't have to be located in Texas.

@Ryan White

Are you located in Norfolk? I’m from Va Beach but moved to Texas recently and the property tax is so high in Texas I was thinking about doing more deals in Virginia. I’m just starting out as well.

@Isaac Gwin I completely agree! I graduated last year and I’m currently working on trying to get my first property now and it has been hard. Don’t give up on wanting to enter the market!!! I mean you could get a place by your college and get roommates

@Dhaval Taylor if I’m traveling with a group then Airbnb is the way to go but if I’m alone or with a couple of people then I’ll stay at a hotel because of safety and easier to know about the city by talking to the hotel staff