With the I-87 highway expansion, Zebulon and Wendell are becoming great alternatives while Clayton is benefiting from the completion of the I-540 loop.

That said, I personally wouldn't invest in that type of area, in my opinion (for whatever that's worth) I'd advise taking on some debt and going a little higher in price to get a more consistent area that will provide a safer investment. 

This could help secure funding and expertise in building and managing affordable housing.4.Explore alternative construction methods: As you mentioned, modular homes could be a cost-effective option for building additional units on the property.

What is the monthly rent you can expect to collect and do you have the ability to refinance to a lower interest loan rather than rely on the higher interest alternative lender who financed the construction? 

We will alternate who goes to oversee the store every other week.Improvements we can make:Store is in bad shape.

Here are some considerations for investing in a duplex in the Dallas area and potential alternatives:Investing in a Duplex:If you rent out one property, you can possibly create positive cash flow by partially offsetting your living expenditures.If you're an investor with limited funds, duplexes could be a more accessible alternative because they may have lower entry expenses than bigger multifamily properties.Perform in-depth market research in the Dallas region to pinpoint communities that have high demand for rentals and good prospect for real estate growth.Take a look at owner-occupant-friendly financing choices including FHA loans, which frequently have less down payments.Make sure you have a well-defined escape plan.

Georgia REIA is another alternative. 

In fact Real Estate is one of the only investments where buying more expensive property is a safer and smarter play. 

Seeking alternative options and hoped that someone here had a similar experience and/or found a solution. 

I'm having a very bad experience with my current PM in Davenport and am exploring alternatives currently.