Also, they can penetrate neighbors' walls easier.  12 Gauges are just a lot scarier, more accurate within 10 to 20 yards- especially during times of stress, do more damage, plus less impact to neighbors.Will re-post some insurance and fire posts I already did for LA fires. 

For added liability protection, consider setting up an LLC for the rental, though this may have limited impact if the mortgage is in your name.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

@Aj Green These posts are silly.

@Randee Erickson We are a very real company and we just saw this post as we are not active on bigger pockets.

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If they work independently, set their schedule, and use their resources, they might qualify as a 1099 contractor, but misclassification risks IRS penalties.Wages for W-2 employees and payments to 1099 contractors are both deductible business expenses, but compliance is key.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I agree with everything in this post and if it was a month ago I may have agreed with everything in this post (and I gave it an up vote).

Would be helpful @Adriana Siu if you'd just post how much $ you want for it. 

Per my original post, "The Pitch".

I would tend think the value of the duplex would be higher than your estimate, but I don't know the market.By the way, I just re-read one of your posts, you don't have to put 25% down on a rental.