From there mechanical and large items are my first priority (water heater, HVAC, roof) - though an inspection gives us more information and those items can be used as great negotiation tools during your due diligence period. 

I recently purchased my first duplex in Peoria, AZ in September and I am using it as a house hack where I rent out one side and live in the other.

The properties are often flawed and no well-suited for a family to live there long term (lot's of bedrooms, but tiny living room, no yard, no garage etc), that's why they sold for a discount an get used as STR.

You will likely hear from a lot of people pushing syndications since your post is chumming the water.

Start with maintenance notes that you may regularly reference, such as air filter size, water shut-off location, etc.

Hi All,My name is Michelle, I am a local long term SFH real estate investor in South Florida and am wanting to add on Section 8 investing in Detroit, Michigan.I currently am not knowledgeable on Section 8, but am educating myself.I am looking to connect with other Section 8 investors to see how they got started along with what resources they used to look at market trends, how to pick the specific hot bed to invest in Section 8, and advice I may need to know.Thank you in advance.

I'd start talking to her and looking for another place for her to live. 

Add coconut water or ice tea with the bottled water.

Your fixed costs could be something like the following: $5k property tax, $2k insurance, $3k utility (including internet and TV), $2k landscaping (mowing, weeding), $2k or $3k maintenance (if you have a pool or hot tub). 

@Tim BergstromI live in Louisville.