Quote from @Terra Padgett: If I had $1M to invest in real estate, I would ______. build ground up single family with half and ground up 3 units with half. allocate 500k for each venture in one city where economics are favorable for build to rent 

I can easily drive by to see if the grass is cut or the blinds and screens are all torn up. 

You may want to find a good agent in the southern NH area as I'm hearing that market is prime for investment with people moving up from MA, but your other markets might be just as solid.Also, since you're already an agent, it's pretty easy to get your reciprocal license for NH or RI.

Do your research on the best in your area.

The city however did not pick up on this.

I am in the Akron/ Cleveland Ohio area. 

I personally don't know of their group but figured id link that article since i remember reading it and the name clicked. 

The prices can go further up if mortgage rates still have room to go down, otherwise, house prices reach a plateau or fall.Here is the latest annual affordability study: http://www.demographia.com/dhi.pdfAuckland and Sidney are mentioned there.

Welcome to the community, Collin!

Since you're owner-occupying the duplex, most lenders won’t allow you to put the property into an LLC while you have a residential mortgage, as it could violate loan terms.