The city of Austin is trying to cut back on the supply of STR's. https://www.kvue.com/article/n... 1 out of every 4 is registered as a STR.

You’re on-site for maintenance issues or tenant concerns, which cuts down on the hassle of traveling to a separate location.Loan Accessibility: Getting a mortgage for a duplex can be easier than financing other types of investment properties because you can use the potential rental income from the second unit to help qualify for the loan.Tax Benefits: Owning a rental property can open up opportunities for various deductions like mortgage interest, property taxes, operating expenses, and depreciation.Disadvantages of Investing in DuplexesPrivacy Issues: Living so close to your tenants means less privacy.

You only talk to highly qualified and motivated sellers and you don't waste any time training the VAs.

What investors don't understand is that their ignorant focus on the cheapest price, attracts either bozos or cut-rate companies to cater to them.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies that spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Add into the equation the cost of materials and it makes sense that builders are finding ways to cut overall build costs and one of those ways is to buy land cheaper. 

Time and time again when I tried to cut costs by having a 'handy man' do a contractors job to save an owner money it bites me!

Conversely, you will run into people on your list that just seem to be a waste of time, so you’ll want to avoid them.

I wasted 4 days to be certified, and it was proposed that they have all the funds to loan out.

House hacking helps with costs and uses current savings while waiting to save more cuts debt.