If you stick to American name brand units that are basic - no fancy sensors, doodads or anything else - W/Ds are surprisingly durable, even with renters.

Tenant Turner supports integration with various lockbox brands, including CodeBox, Sentrilock, and Point Central.

I pay 4000 a year in taxes for a brand new single family home I can only collect 1100 a month on....4 months of rent to just cover property taxes,  insurance is another 4000k.... that's 8 months gone.  

It’s a brand new technology that hasn’t been done before.I agree that it is not useful for most people today, but it is still early days.

Great property, perfect setup for a duplex with separate driveways, entrances, back patios w/ storage, brand new roof, plumbing, newer HVAC, appliances, flooring, etc.

Also, brand suggestions for quality?

AC unit is brand new. 

If you are brand new, drive around and make notes of just a few properties that might be looking to sell based on their upkeep.

I don't like brand new properties, since the first few years depreciation can be steep, similar to a new car.

He has no safety net so I don't think its wise to take the risk because if he did a deal, lost disability and then since hes brand new to REI lets say it takes a while until he gets his next deal I just want to help advise him best!