You would know that before you would know what market rent is or how to correctly (and legally)  screen the good tenants that apply. 

I have seen those on a house-hacked owner-occupied 2 or 3 flat.

Does anyone have any experience, feedback, thoughts on using Truvii for damage insurance and guest screening?

Also, any advice on where I can purchase the materials (carpet / vinyl / paint for the interior / kitchen cabinets / bathroom tub and screen door) needed for the renovations at a lower price then what I can get from regular DIY stores?

I’d also appreciate any advice on how to vet buyers or screen for serious interest, especially if I go the creative finance route. 

I think a 2 flat is a duplex, is a 2 unit apartment building.

My typical approach, using a 2/1 as an example, is to lease about $200-$300 lower than others 2/1's and offer them no utility fees, or only $100 flat rate.

Stick with it, screen hard, and protect that asset.

@Vincent Chiarelli there are many challenges investing OOS - most of which newbies are ill-equiped to handle successfully and NOT get taken advantage of.Many companies will hit you up for turnkey purchases, but you may not know how to investigate the quality of their renovations, tenant screening, etc..You could also look to BRRR, but this is where you may get taken advantage of by agents, contractors and even PMCs:(Read on for some general advice...

I unfortunately don’t have an easy way of getting them out as an investor given my property is in another state and I haven’t built enough stability as an investor yet but their landlord seems to be letting in random section 8 tenants without screening them properly.