I won't make that mistake again!

I won't make that mistake again!

While this is not the time to be reckless, sometimes people make a mistake in going too conservative, afraid to take any risks that could jeopardize their new endeavor.

But this development is in Hyde Park, not Poughkeepsie, so the tax issue should not affect a PoK property.My mistake, the "just north of Home Depot" is different than the one, a 1/2 mile away to which I was referring, but I think most of my points are still valid. 

I would like to avoid making the same mistake this time around and would love to hear any ideas.This website is a great start and a great resource so I can avoid my past mistakes. 

I'm closing on my first duplex in a few weeks and was hoping I could get some tips that may help me avoid any mistakes regarding tenants.

My first couple were not great so the mistakes are common.

I want to start off strong, and while I know it's impossible to avoid mistakes, I want to do as much as possible to mitigate any poor decisions (anything within my personal control). 

From the exercise I'm also building a habit to do due diligence coz it's the BIGGEST mistake a newbie can make in my opinion. to get better understanding and give me confidence for out-of-state investment so I don't regret it.More thoughts on your suggestions: Don't buy in the roughest neighborhood in the urban core.

My question is - Would I be making a mistake investing when there are so many single family homes for rent?