This is a 1,500 square foot barn-style home located in a quiet neighborhood of Mobile, Alabama.

 

I purchased the property back in 2020 for $89,000 using an FHA loan. At the time, I was 19 years old, working full-time as a welder, and barely scraped together enough for the down payment.

 

It was my first real step into real estate — and I had no idea how much this house would end up changing my life.

This duplex on McCay Avenue features two spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath units in a solid, centrally located part of Mobile, Alabama.

 

I bought the property for $225,000 while I was living in Scottsdale, Arizona. My broker called me unexpectedly and told me I had seven minutes to decide whether or not to move on it. I already knew the area and trusted the numbers, so I went all in — no hesitation.

This is a 10-unit property on Michigan Avenue. I bought it through owner financing while I was living in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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A broker called me saying the deal had just fallen out of contract and that it was a home-run opportunity.

 

The seller was extremely motivated because the building was distressed and only 45% occupied, which made it impossible to get approved for traditional financing. I trusted my numbers, moved fast, and secured it before anyone else could step in.