A private guide prepared for George Barrios by Michael Abraham and Ania De Pourbaix.
You're making the right move at the right time. This guide walks you through everything — from process and true costs, to the neighborhoods that fit your life and budget.
Most first-time buyers are surprised by how much of the process happens before you ever make an offer. Here's the full picture, from first conversation to keys in hand.
Adjust price, down payment, and interest rate to see your true monthly cost. Toggle to Duplex to see how rental income changes the math entirely.
Click any neighborhood to zoom in on the map and see the details. Every area has different math — here's a realistic look at price per square foot and what life actually looks like.
This is the single highest-leverage decision you can make at your price point. Michael has done it more than once — and the math is hard to argue with.
A duplex at your budget means you're not just buying a home — you're buying a cash-flowing investment that pays you back every single month from day one.
Duplexes require more due diligence upfront — but that's exactly what we're here for. Here's what gets checked on every one.
Filtered from this week's market down to income properties only — duplexes and small multi-units in walkable, up-and-coming neighborhoods, weighted toward larger lots and value-add upside. Click a neighborhood to filter, or sort by what matters most to you.
Active and coming-soon listings as of this week's MLS pull. Price per square foot reflects building size; large lots with low $/SF carry the most renovation and ADU upside. Days on market and recent price reductions are noted as negotiation context. Always subject to verification and availability.
You're already ahead by starting this conversation now. February 2027 is a realistic, unhurried target — here's what to do in the next 30 days.