I compared size, amenities, whether or not a property was rehabbed, parking, and location.

Lubbock has a low barrier to entry and has several backup economic drivers by being the primary hub (agriculture, financial, healthcare, material goods, transportation, entertainment) for an area the size of most states east of the Mississippi.

With more and more institutional investing jumping onboard, the halving, and now you can buy Bitcoin with Paypal or the Cash App or Robinhood is making it even easier for people to jump in with any size investment. 

Make sense about spreading costs out more, and building bigger since you'll always have the costs of the foundation, roof, etc regardless of the size. 

One accountant said it’s not subject to self employment tax since it’s considered passive (but origination fees and other loan income fees are subject to it.

I do not have a sheet but I typically budget $150 for lawn, $150 for pool if applicable, $100 for cable, $100 for water, $300 a month for electric (depending on property size and your local utility costs), $50 for pest control, and another $200 per month in misc. 

This is ideal for investors with multiple properties or self-employed individuals, as it allows them to qualify based on the cash flow of the asset rather than personal tax returns or W-2s.2.

Would I qualify for a mortgage this size?

Depending on what you find available and how many possessions you have but it’s likely possible to find a decent sized duplex to purchase.

Some will list major employers, but often none of the residents work for any of those employers and likely never will due to income or location.