Thoughts on Buying Half Duplex

[Deepak Arora]

Hello Fellow BP-ers,

I am looking at a half duplex that's on the market in Contra Costa County, California. Going by the numbers, it looks like it might cash flow with a traditional 25% down, so I am interested. However, considering it's one side of a duplex, I am not sure what could be the potential disadvantages of acquiring it and what are the future prospects for appreciation. Has anyone every purchased one or have insights/thoughts/opinions about it? Any input would be highly appreciated.

Thanks

DeEpAk