In retrospect I would have spelled out the construction process more clearly in writing ahead of time.In your case the existing tenant is getting no new value so there is nothing for them to gain with this project.

The click on / locking type seems like what most investors use, but repairs seem difficult without having to re-do a large area. 

If you buy a duplex and your "cost" per month is 750 (just using a number) but for you to rent or (even buy) a similar single family it would cost you 2000 a month then you are still 1250 a head every month! 

I'm doing the best I can, the bigger house will probably cost more for purchase and repairs. 

It's oversaturated with crappy wholesalers who don't know ARV and can't estimate repairs costs. 

Many new investors get excited by high cash on cash returns in the midwest and buy rough properties in D areas and they get smoked by property managers, tenants, vacancy, capital expenses, repairs, turnover costs, etc. 

Repairs after tenants move out also are significantly higher. 

Mostly messaging with guests regarding issues, questions, concerns, as well as coordinating repairs and restocking supplies. 

Rents were well below market and substantial repairs were needed.

@Rochelle GerberHere are some of the downsides of putting real estate into an IRA or 401k.No tax deductions: You can’t claim deductions for property taxes, mortgage interest, depreciation, repairs, improvements and other property-related expenses.Property expenses: All expenses, repairs, and maintenance costs must be paid with IRA or 401k funds, and you must pay others to do repairs and manage the property.