Once you do this conversion you can't change it back to a traditional long-term rental. 

Adding an additional unit is generally best from an investment standpoint, but it sounds like your personal life situation indicates that duplexing down is the best option...especially if plan to live there long term.  

I have read the book on long distance investing and still am not too confident to get started.

Hey,I am curious if any of you have found good deals on the market that were listed on the MLS for a long time (90+ days). 

Everybody is different, some people like flipping, some like short term rentals, some like long term rentals. 

For a while now, I had layered in Stessa.com for finances: expense management, tax prep, reporting, etc.

I do a bit of flipping, BRRRR, long term rentals, and wholesale.

I've been interested in real estate for as long as I can remember.

Detroit’s come a long way, and it’s only getting better.Here’s why:•Rental demand is strong.

Being prepared for these hurdles can make all the difference in achieving long-term success.