Well, okay a bit of an exaggeration, but they are distinctly different skill sets.The problem is you believe you've already achieved and I'm not sure you could tolerate someone else being the brain of the operation.

You might be able to erect a shed style place for that, but that's minus insulation, electric, plumbing, finishes, furnishing etc etc etc.. $3k is fantasy land. 

Decide on what you are trying to achieve and then determine if holding the house makes sense. 

I'd rather have investors be prepared for the worse case (long hold period), just in case we have to hold for that long to achieve returns. 

Challenges for investors in AstoriaAs seen in the analysis/spreadsheet, achieving positive cash flow on a duplex will take at least 4 years.

Hi Alex,I design and style Airbnb's.  

Looking forward to collaborating and achieving success together in this dynamic field!

And the structure cannot be an older style with under-sized studs, beams, headers, etc. 

The other option is old school punch each debt in the face Dave Ramsey style. 

My first flip was a success, achieving a 14.5% return on invested capital.