First-Time Real Estate Investor Playbook: 1–4 Unit Residential

You've thought about buying a rental property. This is the playbook that gets you from "thinking about it" to closing day — with confidence. The First-Time Real Estate Investor Playbook covers every stage of the 1–4 unit residential investing process: market selection, deal analysis, financing, due diligence, closing, entity setup, and day-one property operations. What's inside (7 modules + appendix):📍 Module 1 — Why 1–4 units: the strategic case, house-hacking framework, and myth-busting for new investors📍 Module 2 — Market selection: macro filters, sub-market scoring matrix, rent comp methodology📍 Module 3 — Deal math: 10+ formulas including NOI, Cap Rate, CoC return, DSCR, GRM, and break-even occupancy — with benchmark targets📍 Module 4 — Financing: FHA, Conventional, DSCR, Hard Money, VA, and Seller Finance comparison matrix + rate/payment sensitivity table📍 Module 5 — Due diligence: 140-point physical inspection checklist (roof, mechanical, interior, safety) + financial DD protocol📍 Module 6 — Closing & entity setup: offer-to-close timeline, Texas Series LLC primer, closing cost estimate📍 Module 7 — Operating like an owner: tenant screening criteria, lease best practices, PM vs. self-manage breakdown, monthly KPI dashboard Also includes:✔ BRRRR strategy quick-reference guide✔ Texas landlord–tenant law fast facts✔ Recommended tools, apps, and platforms✔ Full investor resource directory This playbook is for you if:— You earn a W-2 income and want your money working harder— You've been curious about house hacking a duplex or fourplex— You've analyzed deals but aren't sure which numbers actually matter— You want to understand DSCR loans, deal math, and what to inspect before you buy Format: Instant PDF download. 18 pages. Print-friendly.Why JMJ InsightsThis content is built from direct field exposure to Real Estate as an Owner, Investor & Landlord — not textbook theory. If you've been thinking about making the leap into Real Estate, you'll recognize every scenario in this playbook

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