There are the obvious pros/cons of a duplex but then there are the non-obvious ones that come with being in Detroit.I actually have a fantastic article about this I can share but I'm unable to link to it in this post.

I know about some financing options that i could use and need to learn more about my local market just am scared of risk!

I was wondering if anyone has these same issues in their market, and how they've been able to skirt the mania and actually find real serious deals.

Homewrite is seems like it could be a good option.

I would love to hear from those who have actually invested in these areas vs. realtors/real estate agents.  

The mechanics of the transaction were actually very involved and some of the most intricate and detailed of any transaction I've been a part of, however the results were worth the effort.

I actually went to a REI meetup yesterday, and I was able to find a lender to help me out.

I had the initial call with a PadSplit sales person, but I wanted to talk to somebody who's actually doing it to get their perspective and advice.

I've been using Rat X and am convinced it doesn't actually kill them, currently just have snap traps in place.

@Max Bellino For smaller properties like your 2–4 unit multifamily buildings, an online cost segregation study is a quicker and more cost-effective option, providing sufficient accuracy for straightforward properties.