Here's the problem: They are not a sustainable asset for most to own; they are difficult and costly assets to exit through a sale; if you achieve favorable refinances, you may be able to use those funds to buy other (hopefully better assets) but are now faced with operating highly leveraged bad assets. 

There's a few good meetups here that I'm very active in.

@Matthew McleanBigger Pockets is a great place to find an accountant specializing in real estate taxation.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

That sounds like something I'd be interested in looking at as well. 

Most duplex properties are not in HOAs and usually in a renters street; lawns don't necessarily look great.  

Awesome stuff Matthew, looking forward to seeing you on here and maybe in the future we can work together. 

If you are brand new with no real estate background, most hard money lenders will be comfortable lending at a reduced LTV.

Hey everyone,I'm new to the Bigger Pockets community. I'm hoping to do an FHA 203(k) within the first half of this year and eventually rent it out after living in it for about 2 years. Does anyone have any experience ...

One of the reasons I am looking at moving forward with them is because I was a prior tax customer.

What is a "wholesaler" at simplest terms?