It could be a good choice if you prefer more personal space or want flexibility with different rental terms (like longer stays for remote workers).In general, duplexes are more limited in Austin and can appreciate well, while single-family homes give you future flexibility and a wider tenant pool.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

When you have 25 different funds or deals going on, my deal simply can't be the top priority in your work life.

What you propose is different but in your original post this was not clear.with the additional info, I have seen similar comped with quads.  

No more going to three different stores looking for the perfect faucet!

Advice will be different on each path.2.

If you choose to play with fire, that is your perogative.For your reference, here is a good primer.Here is the key paragraph:Rental discrimination is when a landlord or property manager treats an applicant differently based on the applicant’s inclusion in a protected class.

What would you the pros and cons are of the different hosting account strategies? 

If they are, I would pay them off first.I would invest in a different market(likely bigger market) where you can find reliable contractors or find a PM that will be able to manage the properties.

In fact it was the 36th most used website in the U.S in 2015. 32,762 different websites link to Zillow.