Right now, unless you negotiate that duplex price down or structure financing differently, you might just be swapping a strong SFH for a heavier lift with not much gain; I really hope this helps you Matt and rounds out your first post, I sent you a DM on BP and hope you can assist. 

I really hope this helps you, tried to lay it all out, I sent you a DM on BP and hope you can assist. 

Because the Property Class dictates the Class of the tenant pool that the property will attract.The Tenant Class greatly impacts rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.Both Property Class and Tenant Class will affect what type of contractors, handymen and property management companies you should target and be willing to deal with a property.The Property Class will also impact the maintenance & renovations you do to,, “Maintain to the Neighborhood”.Why is that important?

We update owners on every Milestone with standard messages that end with, "we will proceed unless we hear otherwise from you ASAP as long as your account has the necessary funds".8) We rarely waive Late Fees because we require tenant to make their next 3 payments on-time before doing so - which many tenants don't do.Remember, if YOU do not maintain control, tenants will teach you a lesson that is often painful!

Hi Josh, I invest in real estate and assist others as well in the KS and MO side of the KC metro, happy to chat anytime.

That’ll get your phone ringing while you figure out direct employer relationships; I really hope this helps you, I sent you a DM on BP and hope you can assist. 

Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.

HUD deals tend to go to the cleanest offer, not just the highest one; I hope I was able to help you a bit, I sent you a DM on BP and hope you can assist. 

However, I’m wondering if anyone here has had success investing OOS in locations hundreds or even thousands of miles away and still managed to maintain solid cash flow.Have you been able to overcome the challenges of investing in a distant market, and what strategies or systems have worked for you?

It caught my eye because it sat up on a hill, had a nice front porch, and although it was clearly vacant, the yard was meticulously maintained.