I’m not sharing it to criticize the site owner, but rather to highlight how small mistakes can cost you money when advertising on Google.

it is more difficult than advertised, and you will likely be IN-vesting - putting money INTO the property - for several years, perhaps even 5-10, before you see a dollar in 'cash flow.'

If their credit sucks, they won't care, and you won't get that money.Share your rental advertisement and ask BP users to review it and give advice based on your market and your marketing.

We don't support partials I am wrong about this.  

Your local partner can help verify if the area really supports those rents long-term.Regarding school ratings, they’re important for single-family homes but may not be as critical for duplexes, which tend to attract a more diverse renter pool (young professionals, retirees, etc.).

They are a service provider - you can hire them to support a specific transaction, or not. 

Have bought, renovated, refinanced and sold rentals in my portfolio.Besides monthly cashflow, you can cashout refi every 5-10 years or when increasing rents support the ability to do so. 

Yes, you spent time to acquire and manage the property (unless the cash flow can also support paying for a good property manager), but you have none of your own funds invested, and you can use those funds for something else.You ARE recouping your initial funds.  

The good news is that with the right approach, you can also achieve positive cash flow in these markets.Ultimately, success in real estate investing hinges on selecting a growing market, a desirable neighborhood, and building a strong support team.

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provide support for the property tax appeals process.