At least run this with good, bad, worst scenarios.

Happy to talk if you're interested in checking that out.

@Rowan Roderick-Jones This is really helpful.

There are quite a number of things that can make utilizing an FHA loan more difficult such as more barriers during appraisal, appearance of low qualification/little cash, typically longer closing period, likely higher interest rate, and PMI cannot be dropped without a refinance if 3.5% down.That said, just chain 5% down conventional loans, and make sure your duplexes pay for themselves.  

high interest rates have hurt cash flow and long term rentals are still a great investment... they're just not going to throw off rental income in the first few years of ownership.

Depending on how it is done and what guarantees the government offers and requires of the released entities, interest rates could move slightly higher.

Purchase price: $375,000 Cash invested: $87,000 STR What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Finding 1 solid deal this year could be your goal.

I manage almost 400 apartments in Cook County at this point.

The truth is, people are suckered by this all the time.