There’s just something about owning a duplex or triplex that makes the numbers more forgiving...you’ve got multiple units covering your expenses, and if one tenant’s late on rent, at least the others might keep the ship afloat.A friend of mine once worked with a client who snagged a triplex down in Austin and ended up treating me to breakfast tacos after those first rent checks cleared.

Sometimes maybe often times they aren't doing enough to track down the owner or owner's heirs and just collecting checks from the court.

Go out there and check on the property. 

Its been a reality check.

Also, check to see if your jurisdiction is practicing "Just Cause Eviction", which went into effect statewide earlier this year for municipalities that which to opt in. 

With your residency limits, maybe check out more affordable spots in Orange, Rockland, or Westchester counties.

In regard to the best interest rates, the market is pretty fragmented so it's best to check around wherever you are looking to establish your foot print. 

I’ll check it out and come back here to update you on my thoughts. 

I'm checking out Jamil Damji's Astro Flipping coaching program.

I sent my realtor over to check it out while I was on facetime.