Definitely encourage you to practice analyzing a few properties using the “Deal Finder” at the top of your screen, and the Calculators (Under “Analyze Deals). 

I did talk to a couple trying to buy a $1.4+ million duplex/2 level flat here and house hack it (they were outbid). 

I learned how to handle minor house projects while husband was working, saved tons off hiring people for minor but labor intensive projects like painting, window screening, changing locks, etc.

Consider property types, low down payment financing options, cash flow calculation, tenant screening, and property upgrades.

As for tips on property management, the number one thing I would say is to screen diligently.

In this situation should I accept the ex-husband as the guarantor and screen him normally like the rest of the applicants?

Do you use a 3rd party for screening?

Look historically what utilities has been costing and charge a flat rate. 

@Oladosu Segun good screening! 

I don’t think it will tank I think we will have 3-4 years of prices pretty flat and some locations yes they will go down.