If they move soon, one month vacancy would eat away any savings of a hard "no" and it's wintertime (here) where vacancy is harder to fill...I'd at least discuss with the tenant and have someone do a bid to find out what it even costs for this home.

With this additional expense, that would mean depleting the savings we’ve worked so hard to build over the past few years.To add to the situation, my wife and I are expecting our first baby in just two weeks!

*That said* - I agree with @John Underwood as you should be concentrating on saving and owning investments, not attempting to create a middleman job.

Knowing exactly what’s happening with the duplex—rents, repairs, tenant feedback—can help you catch issues early and save time, stress, and money in the long run.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

You can go the one property route but I think doing an agreement period is much more motivating for the agent (and will save you time, hassle, etc)

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Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

What strategies or precautions can I take to protect myself and ensure I maximize the value of these deals?

Work on getting a down payment saved up while managing your townhomes.