When I found the property I simply extended the radius of my search and tadaaaa "duplex" cought my attention and especially for a $350k purchase.

I can do the parade of horribles for a personally owned rental property but suffice it to say that it is a long and robust parade and the horribles are horrible.

With the down payment you're putting down (assuming it's at best 25%) with current interest rates, you're maybe going to be scraping a couple of backs cash flow on a Class C+ property. 

I would sell that property in IL and chalk it up to a learning experience.

If you're looking for ways to accelerate, consider these options:Seller Financing – Some sellers may finance a portion of the purchase price, reducing your need for a large down payment.DSCR Loans – These loans focus on property cash flow rather than personal income, often requiring only 15% down.Private Money Lenders – If you can find a PML willing to work with you, you may be able to put less down.Partnerships – If you’re open to splitting profits, you could bring in a partner who funds the down payment.Since you’re okay with the slower path, just keep stacking cash, but these might be worth exploring to move faster!

After about 10 years I have accumulated a fair amount of small multifamily properties. 

Getting into almost any property in Charlottesville for under $200,000 is quite the feat.

With less capital, you can purchase properties or larger stakes in projects, allowing a more diversified investment strategy.3.

What's up Rickey, I'm a broker and investor here in Sacramento, and I manage about 100 rental / airbnb properties.

Be careful when you start thinking other sales will equate to the same numbers for your property.