I'll be buying in Texas, I'm also using the VA loan (Pre-approved $300,000).I'm really set on getting a multifamily house (duplex/fourplex) live in one side and rent the others.

@Ed Emmons If I partner with someone would it be possible to live in one of the units still?

I am 23 living in kansas city and i currently own a full duplex and live in one side and rent the other I’m trying to find another duplex to rent.

Hello Lu,I have several clients who live in CA and have the same issue. 

I will fix up and sell for $250kLittle did I know that no one who has $250k will be willing to live in that area.My point is A house is only worth what others are willing to pay for it.It makes no difference how much money was put into the houseBEST OF LUCKP.S.

As a novice investor living in an area with one of the hottest housing market.

However, we have a tenant who has lived in one of our units for 16 years.

He chose the most expensive way to get his license and parlayed it into a minimum wage job until he was a journeyman electrician.Tinian took some time to figure out his path, but is now on the way to financial independence, living the life he wants on the terms he chooses.

I'm trying to be as familiar with my target city as I am with the city I live in and I'm finding it to be a little difficult as I'm on the other side of the country in NYC. 

I have been investing in northern Alabama markets for a year now but finally made the move to live down here.