This is also why, to this day, there still are many that insist that the home they live in is the biggest investment.  

After 10 years in I still use one.

Now, she wants to continue the $100 discount since I sent her an email saying that the discount would continue until the grass is in.  I

It's a golden opportunity because my uncle is also willing to sell it to me for a small amount upfront, as long as I structure it properly so that he'll get the full value over time or gets made whole through the rental income once we have tenants in. I

With a difficult tenant, we require 24 hr notice, I take a notice with me and if they refuse to let me in I hand them the next notice.

I do prefer the duplex idea but I have struggled to find them in areas that I would consider living in.  I

Should I sit at the sidelines for a few extra months before I have enough extra money to feel comfortable jumping in? I

It is good that you are getting familiar with prices and neighborhoods; I think that familiarity with the neighborhood you are investing in is important!  

I am still learning about REI and im not quite sure what direction I want to start in, or can start in. I

I have one home that I currently reside in. I