Can you buy a duplex in Arkansas and live in one side just to get your feet wet and make sure you like the area?

Having a long-term rental while living abroad is do-able.Flipping houses while abroad, in my opinion, more difficult, especially if its your first go around with real estate.I would recommend taking a flight and staying in the area for a week and inspect the neighborhoods and make connections.You can reach out to @Elenis Camargo who has a PM company in Jacksonville.Best of luck though.

I live in a small town in eastern Arizona, about 7000 people, and we have a pretty serious shortage of rental properties.

Are you looking to live in one unit and rent the others? 

Wrongfully terminating individuals not only disrupts their lives and livelihoods but also reflects a lack of respect for their rights as employees.

Furthermore, it aligns with the growing trend of home improvements that enhance daily living while maximizing investment returns.

I'd buy where you live (within an hour or so) for your 1st investment!

I assume you want to live in one side of it?

We are currently living just south of Boston and are looking to purchase a 2-4 unit property in which we would live in one of the units.

If she is worried about her gas bill, she apparently can't afford to live in this unit.