I have never been able to find quality leads cold, calling or driving for dollars.

What would you recommend for me to use to determine the quality of a deal?

The rents have begun to drive the market and are seeing some quality cashflow.

@Kamryn DeVaultTo invest in a duplex, consider factors like neighborhood quality, economic stability, safety, property condition, cash flow potential, financing options, tenant screening, lease agreements, future potential, legal and zoning considerations, maintenance and management, networking, and starting small and scaling.

We rented out home in Vegas as fully furnished. and where shocked to see rents at double or more standard rent.. furnishing nice but not over the top.. been very good on that end plus with rents that high the quality of the tennants is very good.. can easily self manage..

Usually people use the enemy method to figure out the worth of the investment.

@Renee CossRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

I recommend you look for a quality property manager to handle things for you. 

They invest in rental properties and specialize in the BRRRR METHOD in Missouri and Kansas and the Advisors are all approachable and willing to help.

That said, the IRS allows "any reasonable method" of allocation which of course includes FMV.