If anything they are even more reliable.

Even if I wanted another duplex, this still applies.

I moved many times during my Navy career to markets all over the US and even Toronto.

Before you even address your original question.  

I’ve fixed leaks, change toilets and still keep going up.I’m at appoint now when I moved out, I thought I’d be making money because while I lived there  I’d be going even.

There are several ways to fund your first investment deal, even without substantial savings.

You can't even get an officer to a traffic accident anymore and how many domestic violence situations happen with little to no attention.  

If you want to check out a pretty cool interactive map that shows tax data for every state, and even county, check this out from SparkRentalhttps://sparkrental.com/states-with-the-lowest-property-taxe...

Plus the added requirements around getting drawings and general contractor for even adding a tiny closet.

I wouldnt give any consideration to what the seller needs in order to break even in determining the purchase price.