Steph Douglass is the co-founder of Open House Austin, an education-focused real estate brokerage.

Steph Douglas

Steph Douglass owns 29 rental units and is the co-founder of an Austin real estate brokerage. She bought and rents out a tiny house in her yard to pay for her mortgage. Douglass says you need less wealth than you think to start investing in real estate. 

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Steph Douglass, owner of 29 rental units and co-founder of Open House...

Continue Reading I bought a pre-built tiny house that now pays my mortgage. Here's how I set up the rental in my yard and for only an $18,000 down payment.