Taking classes to learn how to be a real estate agent really just teaches you the laws and how to pass the test.

Quote from @Jason Varga: Hi all, I am an American expat looking to buy a duplex in Cleveland.

If you see multiple posts a day, it's definitely worth speaking up about like @Nathan Gesner mentioned.At the end of the day, these "trolls, the cut and pasters, and AI posters" don't win in the long term....All sites or groups that grow experience the same issues with moderation (see Facebook groups), but VAs can't moderate because they are doing a letter of the law thing and not reading these garbage posts for what they are - spam, AI, number puffing, and cut and pasting, self-promo.

We ran my in-laws mountain/lake STR for 7 years before they decide to sell the property. 

There is a reason that most states (including Connecticut) require property managers to be licensed, one of which is that they are required to have basic education on the rules and laws governing the practice.

Being clear about what’s covered in the lease and by local laws can avoid misunderstandings and set their realistic expectations.If you do plan to carry out the cosmetic upgrades (because the property is overdue and of course you want to ensure your tenants are enjoying their home to the best of your abilities), try to schedule the repairs at times that minimize disruption.

But I would check with your local City zoning codes to make sure there are no occupancy laws that could be an issue.

My local real estate attorney made significant changes to the state-specific lease I originally had to accommodate the unique situation of house-hacking and county laws.

That's why we focus on investing in Reno, NV, much friendlier tenant/landlord laws. 

Duplex can always add additional units via the ADU laws. 8) Related to number 1, purchasing a property with an existing ADU is cheaper than buying a property and adding an ADU.