They seem to have a good team but this is something not thought out it seems , in their support I do have DSTs which have had the same issue and have not been making payments. 

The idea of getting a duplex seems great, but I am having trouble finding anything on and off market.

STR seems like more work. 

So seems like a decent play for cash flow but not much for appreciation.

While it may seem daunting at first, beginning with a clean slate allows you to establish clear expectations and build a strong landlord-tenant relationship from the outset.

Cleveland almost seems like the best option because of the affordability and rental demand, but worries me due to the high property taxes and lack of population and economic growth.

Private equity firms seem to favor larger operations with scalable systems, while smaller mom-and-pop firms are often acquired by local players or regional operators looking to expand their footprint.If you’re looking for actionable intel, reaching out to brokers specializing in the sale of PM firms could provide useful leads.

We haven't event gotten our minds wrapped around cost segregation and depreciation, and our current CPA doesn’t seem to have a handle on these concepts either … 

There is a ton of fix and flip going on in Brooklyn and I am trying to work my confidence towards that after my first project at a lower price point around 300K somewhere (CT seems like my only option). 

Even when talking with some real estate professionals who would seem to have an incentive to help me with renting out my property, I have been met with serious warnings (they pretty much say don't do it).