So I would say either you need an agent who is a better negotiator than you and justifies their cost or if you value a professional opinion who can double check you.

Is there an easy way to divide the basement up? Each side of the duplex has access to the basement but below everything is connected together and I want to make sure no side has access to each other. The way I can ima...

Then there is the time element with holding costs.

We got started, but they hired an appraiser and charged me $750, while typically appraisal costs around $500.

Markets like Texas (San Antonio or Dallas) or North Carolina (Charlotte) could offer better cash flow with lower costs.

Keeps costs low and guests satisfied!

Your estimate seems low, but even at that cost, it will not add that value.  

There will be a huge gap between coverages and replacement costs. - Renters are majority uninsured. - In September 2024 the FAIR Plan had $6B in exposure to the Palisades alone.

I have a confession: my only duplex, which I gave owned now for 2 years and recently moved out of from a house hack, has proven to cost me more to maintain/pay taxes/repair/fix etc to the point where my cash flow is close to zero.

See what the competition is out there for rentals and price accordingly.