For that SMALL landlord, turnover/vacancy is VERY expensive because it takes them longer to prep and fill the vacancy and they are also paying the PM a fee for tenant placement whereas the large landlord is using their staff who is being paid whether they handle a turnover or not.

It was honestly luck, I didn't know much about real estate I just knew I needed a house that was unappealing to others to be able to buy it and have it fit in our budget.

Even less if splitting the lots costs any real money. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

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There are plenty of varying job opportunities in the real estate industry.Ask yourself: What skills do you have?

I wonder if people become experienced in real estate - unless they stop growing.

If you are considering buying using Subject To - Subto, it's important to know what your exit strategy is.Talk to a mortgage broker (not a bank) and ask if that is a property you will be able to get financing on in the event you have to refinance quickly, because the Due On Sale clause was called.AndTalk to a real estate agent about how much you would have to bring to closing in the event you had to sell quickly.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Choosing between a single-family home and a duplex is a classic real estate investor dilemma.