Refinanced them both to get my money out but they only rent for $795 and $775 but property taxes are a little cheaper in AL. 

Not saying it cant be done or you shouldnt, just dont bank on it being a cheaper alternative. 

Because their software is cheaper and better than doorloop in every way except accounting.I hope this helps!

There are always people who can rehab cheaper than you and have lower initial ROI requirements.   

The more roommates, the cheaper your conference package!

The more roommates, the cheaper your conference package!

However, a smaller apartment that allows pets is not much cheaper than our mortgage.  

It's much cheaper to pay a professional that keeps you out of trouble than it is to pay an attorney to fix the problem.

Duplex can always add additional units via the ADU laws. 8) Related to number 1, purchasing a property with an existing ADU is cheaper than buying a property and adding an ADU.

That being said there are still close to 1% deals on the DFW MLS (I just sent 5 to an investor to check out) and smaller markets that are cheaper on the front end but have a good rental base because of a college or military base are good places to look.