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Kelly Iannone
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Duplex vs 1/2 Duplex

Kelly Iannone
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orlando, FL
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As I’m researching properties on realtor.com to better learn my local market I’ve noticed when searching “multi family” that I get a ton of 1/2 duplexes. How does this work? If you buy 1/2 a duplex then how do you manage things like roof replacements or exterior maintenance? I assume the utilities are on separate meters. This is in the Orlando area, Tampa area have full duplexes. Thanks!

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Peter M.
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Peter M.
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It can be a nightmare. I don't even consider it because you never know who the other owner is and how they will work with you. I have seen many a duplex with 2 different types of shingles with a line down the middle because they are owned separately. 

My dad had one and the fence between the two sides blew down in a storm. He tried for months to reason with the other owner but ended up just paying for it himself because the other owner wouldn't do anything. 

Not worth it IMO unless you can get the whole thing. 

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