This was my first real estate investment so my goals were fairly conservative, I wanted a balance of cash flow and stability so I picked a modest sized 3/2 home in a B neighborhood in my market.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it, but the lights just flickered.Kind regards Hey Frank - I would look at 1031 exchanging your worst performers, and reinvest in the Midwest into a b/c property.

I am looking at a property for a househack located in a B to C neighborhood that has been on the market for over a year now. 

They are higher in AB than BC, but BC has the speculation tax in some areas (not where my properties are).

Considerations:The building is pre-depression built (1920’s), it is about 400,000sqft across 25 floors, located in a B tier city.

Here's a couple resources that might be helpful to start with:https://a17.asmdc.org/issue/ab-1482-frequently-asked-questionshttps://cal-rha.org/legislative/ab-1482/Best of luck with your new investment.

I'm thinking I should put an ad out for new roommates and ask tenants A, B and C who wants to move out.

What are people's opinions on the growth prospects in Wilmington and what neighborhoods are considered A,B,C or D class?

Now let's meet the players.There are four key players in this equation and we will just call them A, B, C, and D.A: Possesses the title free and clear of the current subject property.

Work with a good INVESTMENT agent in the area you want to buy in.Here in columbus ohio if you tell me you want 10+% cashflow and value add and have 20K, I'm going to recommend you house hack and put 5% down and do some light cosmetic work while you live on one side for a year in a B-C neighborhood.Not much can go wrong when you buy a 150K duplex that you are living in as long as you run your numbers and do your due diligence :)It won't be a home run but gets your feet wet and you'll learn a lot and buy better and better deals as you go.