Marketing a property effectively becomes solely your responsibility, requiring you to explore various platforms for visibility, which might not reach as wide an audience as a professional's network would.

If you ended up in a property that has low grade materials, you can replace stuff more frequently than expected meaning higher costs than if you had done it yourself.

Hey Jonah - I hear interesting things about Fello as well as some social media automation tools for audience building. 

Here are some considerations for investing in a duplex in the Dallas area and potential alternatives:Investing in a Duplex:If you rent out one property, you can possibly create positive cash flow by partially offsetting your living expenditures.If you're an investor with limited funds, duplexes could be a more accessible alternative because they may have lower entry expenses than bigger multifamily properties.Perform in-depth market research in the Dallas region to pinpoint communities that have high demand for rentals and good prospect for real estate growth.Take a look at owner-occupant-friendly financing choices including FHA loans, which frequently have less down payments.Make sure you have a well-defined escape plan.

But, you make some good points about the different audiences and additional issues when renting by the room. 

I see IRR frequently used in real estate but not NPV.

Unlike residential properties like duplexes, commercial assets like 8-unit rentals frequently call for a different strategy when it comes to finance, management, and tenant relations.Examine carefully the markets that correspond with your investing objectives when considering out-of-state possibilities.

I’m frequently contacted by real estate agents and wholesalers who tell me they have large numbers of “off market” properties available each month. 

How frequently do other travel nurse unit operators send out a cleaning crew?

Also, great note about the industry leveling out - this is something that we try to explain to our clients frequently too!