It seems duplexes are valued on rent rates for the most part. I

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.: I would never give the party on the opposite end of the transaction POA over the property, or my social, DOB etc.

My underwriting is a bit more conservative than yours (and yours is more conservative than most I see).  

Am I underwriting conservatively, accounting for higher interest rates, inflation, and potential market softening?

I have read I will need to use a third party service to make this happen.  

Look for properties where you can add value with smart, targeted renovations rather than going overboard.Financing Strategy: Since you're aware of the leverage risks, keep your financing options flexible and conservative.

I've done a couple of direct loans, but for the most part, I work with a mortgage broker who brings deals to me.

One thing you might think of doing is having and promoting your own website to avoid the exhorbitant fees charged by the third party sites such as Expedia, Booking.com and Air BnB.  

It was a great niche for many years, but that market has mostly disappeared with legalization of pot in CA, which has pot prices crash.I have also used seller financing in purchasing REO and other real estate purchases and these have worked out really well for all parties.