As is, it looks like the duplex would lose about 10k a year while the fourplex profit about 1k per year...that said Jersey City heights (duplex) is not rent controlled and would appreciate more than downtown Union City.

I'm piloting a new construction program that's building a generational style home 6 bedroom 4 bathroom, 2500 sq ft house in a class B/C area.

We’re planning to move to Europe to start our family, and we’re looking to generate $1,000–$2,000 USD/month in net income (after management fees and other expenses) with these RE investments.

Along those same lines, I recommend shifting your mindset from generating additional income to investment diversification.

"How in God's name do they plan on making a profit" would come out of my mouth all the time.

Nothing penciled out on our spreadsheet for buying and profitably running something in Denver at the moment. 

How consistently has it show that it can be profitable. 

If you wanted to, you could simply hire one of the many other PM's out there, rent the thing for $1,200+ and them sell it in 10-15 years for a healthy profit.

It's a strategy that has proven effective time and again.Five years is a solid timeframe to account for market fluctuations and ensure profitable sales.

Delays like this—especially in probate—impact our timelines and profitability.