They will normally have some pre-payment penalties in the first couple of years but if you are keeping long terms that's not an issue. 

We would touch up and possible paint a couple of the walls/ceilings.

Under $150, easy to install and use, tenant can set their own code but landlord can retain the master and always have access, tenant can't lock themselves out, standard key for emergency backup, batteries last a couple years, etc.

Either of Ring or BLINK or another brand will work.

Quote from @Taylor Robertson: I've been working with an agent for a couple months now in hopes of finding my second deal.

Meeting that 2 in 5 of the last requirement allows a single owner to shield $250k of appreciation and a married couple to shield $500k.Unless you predict a lot of income from the MTR or you feel that there is a lot of appreciation incoming over the next three years (minus time get the property sold), you may want to consider collecting your $100k (passing GO) and redeploying that money to whatever you feel is its best use. 

There are a lot of nuances with this type of investment, but between Padsplit, your GC, and an agent, they can guide you through your first couple successes. 

Something will likely come up within the first couple of years.All the best!

We have brand new duplex's starting at $285K. 

Hi folks, A tenant moved into my brand new house and defaulted on two months rent within 3 months of moving in.