Lifestyles unlimited, Brad Sumrok, 37 parallel, Michael Blank, Real Estate Guys, Charles Dobbens, and plenty more I’m sure I’m missing.

Without significant cash for PD and reserve funds you will not likely be successful.To qualify as a investor you must have something to invest...cash or experience.Work hard, adopt a frugal life style and save to invest.

I absolutely love it and don't plan on a different life style in a long time.

Because of that, the majority of people here prefer detached lifestyle (SFR) except in the luxury apartment and condo market downtown.

Apartments are definitely booming, I would continue to market a duplex as a different lifestyle/experience.

Depending on your age this could be a game changer for your future lifestyle don't waste it. 

- Are you sure RE investment is the right path for you and your lifestyle?

You should move to a less expensive apartment, cut all unnecessary expenses to the bone and adopt a more frugal life style.

Right now, you are able to live simply because you have not yet reached the point where many fall into lifestyle inflation.

Also, I bought mine furnished and depending on where yours is located and what sort of demographic you want booking it (budget conscious, luxury, local emphasis, etc.) will have a huge impact on how you much you should plan to spend on furnishings and decor.