I purchased a duplex in May of this year and moved into the bottom unit with the intention of renting the top unit as well as the sf I moved out of which would put me in positive cashflow (the top unit of the duplex does not cover the duplex mortgage entirely on its own). 

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ADR has to be high to cover expenses.  

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One is 100% cash flow, one makes some cash, and the third is about $13000-$15000 (management fees only, mortgage and escrow are covered) per year short of breaking even—we understand that this vacation rental was an investment and are content to wait another year or so before it provides a cash flow.

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Will that cover you financially?

To be fair, some of those issues may not be covered such as contractor's cheating you and I have never seen a pipe burst cause a total loss.