If you are aiming for fewer but larger paydays, longer rehabs might make more sense.

All other things being equal, more units beats fewer units.A four plex gives you three other tenants paying the mortgage, instead of just one.If you're set on a duplex style approach, look for a situation where there are two homes on one lot.

I’d love to hear if you’re seeing potential where others see risk, or if I’m just being dangerously hopeful.What are CAP rates in secondary Texas markets these days? 

Some investors I work with are building new construction rentals to add to their portfolios instead of only acquiring older homes.From a property management standpoint, I’m curious:- Do you find brand-new builds easier to manage (fewer maintenance calls)?

Lending has tightened up, so fewer people can get a loan or find a property to move to.5.

Very few duplexes, and even fewer come up for sale.It's a pretty rare day anywhere in DFW that I see ADUs. 

In ever case it has been a win-win for both the seller and the buyer.Benefits include:-Faster closing-Lower down payment/less out of pocket-Better deal terms-Fewer "hoops" to jump through-Allows you to scale faster (if that's your goal)I've been willing to pay slightly more for a property (which the seller loves) in exchange for a lower down payment or better terms. 

define fewer"maintenance" calls!

Other thing to note: I am ok with waiting a couple months to fill these vacancies, but by then it will be mid-winter (not that big a deal in Raleigh) but I understand there are probably fewer applicants during that time.She got into an accident, so she stops paying her loan?

In SF there’s a well-developed ecosystem of lenders and docs; once you cross the county line, lender appetite thins out quickly, which can mean higher rates, tighter terms, and fewer options for your eventual buyers.