If you’re comfortable with a bigger investment, a duplex is good for the benefit of additional cash flow and you could house-hack.

I'm with you that sidewalk slip and fall litigation may be less likely in the Midwest than say Mid Atlantic which tends to have more litigious cities but dismissing premises liability issues can come back to bite an investor and when these properties have such razor thin margins that an investor must consider the cost benefit analysis of safety against ROI, there is a real estate issue and is usually a losing proposition.   

The benefit to this option, however, is that you are able to hold the property in an LLC orCorp and you will not be limited by your personal DTI. 

Quote from @Pamela Rivas: Hi Natasha,Here are some key points to consider about setting up a Mexican corporation:Setup Costs: $1,500–$3,000 USDOngoing Costs: $1,000–$2,000 USD/year (accounting and tax filings)Benefits: Tax deductions for expenses like maintenance, repairs, and managementBest for: Multiple properties or income-generating investmentsWhile a corporation is ideal for managing multiple properties, it’s NOT required to obtain an RFC.

It would benefit a lot if you are able to obtain US credit, US LLC and US Bank Account.

Benefit – Boilers tend to last longer and provide even, comfortable heat, but forced air allows for central A/C, which can be a selling point for tenants.

Although they will all talk about how they do things which of course is a benefit and why folks go.. but lots of very large egos as well. :)

Here’s a bit more information about why these could be such powerful tools for you:Financial Support: The average benefit for buyers who qualify for down payment assistance is $17,000.

Do you get a benefit for allowing the tenant to have the dog, such as a pet fee?

Most of us get paid a percentage of the rent so a reduction is not benefitting them financially.