This was done while living in Charlotte which made it a true experience..... sheesh! 

This is not true real estate investing - you're investing in an investment promoter who may eventually invest some of what you send him into real estate but you'll have zero control over the investment once you send off the funds.

@Drew Sygit  Easy to do when it's true. :)Since we're on the topic of appliances, is there a brand you like for its durability?

I bought a flip because none of my clients wanted it on 832 White Street...I know some of you know that street and it's right near Lee St -- huge flat lot, 2500 sq ft, 3/2.5, I had never seen true 14' ceilings in a 1920 built home....I mean wow, but it was still, eh

To me, you'll have to try 2-3 months and run through an underwriting exercise of a building/properties about 10 times on each one to understand the true pros/cons of each model.

I found this to be incredibly true as well.

As Gino has stated, duplexes are not underwritten as "true multifamily" because of how they are valued. 

It's true to factor in vacancies if more than one go vacant but it would be the same with brrrr since after you get more than property on a loan same issue.My goal is to replace my W2 income so I need more properties that produce cash flow.

This is so true Toni.

First dont take everything people say as gospel, There is a good chance what your consultant told you is not 100% true.