Hey everyone,I'm new to the Bigger Pockets community.

@Jenna ChenWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

This platform on Bigger Pockets is a great source of information where you can ask questions and also learn from other investor questions.

A duplex is a great way to start because that renter will help with your monthly out of pocket costs and it's a convenient way to get into real estate investing.

Plus the cost of subdividing , and all that goes with it are for deep pockets . 

  :) Here are the local gatherings:MonthlyThe biggest event is the Augusta REIA (the second Thursday of each month) https://www.facebook.com/reiaofaugustaAnd the second biggest is the Bigger Pockets Meet up the 4thFriday of each month - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/christopher-oyenuga-53272302923There’s also Fit Investors Walk the 1st Saturday of each month at Savannah River Rapids https://www.facebook.com/groups/551851979899690Cashflow (the game based on Rich Dad, Poor Dad) the last Saturday of the month at 8:50am - 909 Walker St (The Auben Realty office)Weekly:Tuesdays: 8:30am, Ubora - 1128 Jones St, Augusta, GA 30901Thursdays: 6:30am, Sunrise Grill - 3830 Washington Rd #10, Augusta, GA 30907Thursdays: 4:30pm – Sole - 1033 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901Friday: 11:55am – BBQ Barn - 10298 Atomic Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841If you have any questions or if there's something I can help with, just let me know. :)

The one available on bigger pockets Pro is rudimentary. 

Welcome to bigger pockets!

This amount is into the 6 figure range meaning that I will need to come out of pocket with an amount greater than my initial investment in the building in the event a major earthquake would destroy the building.

If you dont have big pockets for this type then doing less extensive renovations is not as efficient numbers wise as you will see in Ontario to cashflow well as you are limited by stricter rent control and there is less degree of appreciation (Use the Biggerpocket calculators and you can see how massive the difference is with differences in appreciation over time even by.a few % points).