Most of the time, quality is sacrificed. 

Using 50% rule (expenses excluding P&i is 50% of rent) here are the numbers;1800 (rent) - $900 (expenses) - 1468 (heloc) = negative $568/monthAt your rent point with that size unit, your expenses will ve less than depicted by the 50% rule, so let’s use a likely more accurate 40%1800 - 720 (expenses) - 1468 = negative $388/monthNow let’s imagine you self manage and you time is not worth anything (I strongly recommend believing your time is worth less or worth less than a quality PM would charge) with 8% further reduction so expenses are down to 32%1800 - 576 (expenses) - 1468 = negative $244/month. 

Maybe we got lucky in that department, or maybe it was just a quality built property.Happy New Year and best of luck in 2025. 

If you follow my advice above you will likely buy quality by default.

Have to agree with most here in that a SF-> duplex conversion needs some really specific qualities to be worth the squeeze.

You make the numbers work by coming in differently; more of a downpayment, buying distressed, focusing on quality over quantity.2) This is emotional.

By systematizing these areas, you can shift from a reactive approach—where deals dictate your strategy—to a proactive model that generates high-quality acquisitions with reduced risk.2.

Huntsville, in particular, has strong job growth, steady appreciation, and a high demand for quality rental homes.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1122318-quality-turnkey-companies?

The two are almost entirely different markets in terms of price points, returns, tenant quality, and overall investing strategy.