After years, I have changed my mind...I think it's worth it to have the 'annual inspection' at least every couple years :-) HVAC units are expensive to repair/replace.

I have been utilizing Facebook MTR groups in my market as well and have come up flat.Like I originally stated in my post I am currently breaking even simply with my in season short term rentals, which has been covering my annual expenses.

Focus on maintaining good credit and building cash reserves to qualify for better loans and manage expenses.

In fact, right now Prop 33 is being voted on in this year's election.Other states like Texas and the Carolina's will be a little less expensive, so you can put less down.

The inputs for the image in this screenshot are as follows:500k purchase price duplex.Rent each side for 2k/month (this is after you move out)5% down paymentClosing costs: 7k6.4% interest rateInsurance: $250/monthUtilities (paid by owner): $400/monthVacancy budgeting: 5% of monthly rentMaintenance budgeting: 8% of monthly rentCapEx budgeting: 7% of monthly rentEven though you are negative $312/month after budgeting for future expenses, your net worth ROI is massively positive.

The rental income ideally should cover your expenses, such as the mortgage, taxes, and maintenance, while also leaving you with positive cash flow.Refinance: After the property is stabilized and generating income, you refinance it with a traditional mortgage.

While this guide provides a detailed procedure for conducting a property title search, its purpose is to help you avoid the significant expense of conducting title searches on hundreds of properties.

It's often more expensive but can work if the cash flow from the properties supports it.3. 

For some people, taxes are by far their largest expense (near 50% marginal rate, and that's just income tax...excludes all the other taxes). 

Basically, if your deal is a deal - it's going to sell at a good % You will not need additional, expensive dispo tools or Joint Ventures.