In fact, I would want to go even lower because there's a very good chance some damage is hidden and costs will run higher than anticipated.If you aren't experienced, I recommend you just buy the good apple. 

Sounds like you may want to partner with somebody that’s more experienced or find a mentor.

He's an experienced agent. landlord, he has his own Airbnb house in Covington and he understands that part of NKY really well.

Even experienced investors can make costly mistakes if they aren’t careful.

Since you’re already diving into BiggerPockets, focus on clarifying your investment goals (house hacking, multifamily, or BRRRR), building your network with experienced investors and lenders, and most importantly, taking action by analyzing real deals.

Partner with an Experienced Hospitality InvestorConsider bringing on an investor who has scaled hospitality properties—they can provide funding while you handle operations.Would you like introductions to equity partners or lenders who specialize in boutique hospitality acquisitions? 

I experienced the same thing when I had a small portfolio of small SFH, duplexes and triplexes.

IE - these are highly experienced borrowers with prior debt brokerage experience and a full in-house team dedicated to shopping debt for them.

I am an experienced investor and unexpectely find myself managing a duplex myself and wondering if there is a small landlord (aka inexpensive) simple solution for marketing, background checks and lease creation that markets on zillow? 

Focus on Education and NetworkingBuild your knowledge: Continue learning about different real estate investing strategies and market trends to make informed decisions.Connect with other investors: Network with experienced investors in your area to gain insights and potentially find partnership opportunities.