You'd be in danger of negative cash flow AND further loss if you need to sell. 

Currently live in Dallas, TxDuplex because we would like more privacy.I want to be near Asian Groceries: Hmart, 99 RanchClimbing gym: Bouldering Project Tempe or Alta Boulders in ChandlerIs living in Mesa dangerous?

I think that the government raising rates to curb inflation is dangerous.

The danger in that, of course, is that real estate and its accompanying industries is an enormous part of the US economy.

Potentially dangerous and $$$$ draining.

I have had way fewer inquiries than normal, as well!

Purchase priceReno costPotential RentsARVExpected OpExIn general, I'm not a fan of duplexes, since they are the most difficult to make the numbers work (higher per-unit price and fewer units across which to spread expenses).

If it has been fewer than 3 years since the auction, you will receive a tax certificate from the state.

It will make the room look bigger and result in fewer cuts.

The fewer tenant spaces there are, the better your chance for a successful triple net.