I started my real estate journey 2 years ago and bought my first duplex fully rented.

Quote from @Darrell Kirby: I have an agent that has been attempting to sell my property(Duplex) for 190 days.

If at any point in this admittedly large wall of text, you, OP, found yourself getting upset with me, then I would recommend you avoid the MTR space as you will find many similar opportunites to learn that you will not enjoy.

I only own 2 duplexes, live in half of my second once. 

The market, as in wall street, politicians, the media, would tell you things are great.

Government is nailing property managers to the wall in a bold move to control financial crimes.BOI is yet another Federal program, “Beneficial Ownership Information.”The BOI program, a key tool in the fight against financial crimes, requires every business to document it’s 'Beneficial Owners.’

:)  Happy to talk 1-1 about ideas as we're finishing up our current remodel project on a duplex in Beaverton.And good luck with the search, hoping to hear great news so I can draft off your learnings when ready for my next one!

Government is nailing real estate investorsto the wall in a bold move to control financial crimes.BOI is yet another Federal program, “Beneficial Ownership Information”.The BOI program, a key tool in the fight against financial crimes, requires every business to document their 'Beneficial Owners '.

After 6 months my goal is to start looking and purchase my first LTR or MTR property (3-4 multiunit or duplex) I am located in South Elgin, IL about an hour west of Chicago.

Quote from @Jaron Walling: @Sean Conroy I'd 100% use some equity since you decided you're not selling the property.