Four kids in one room and the baby in our room.

If you’ve been active in the area, I’d love to hear your take—what’s working, what’s not, and anything I should watch out for.Appreciate any tips or advice you’ve got?

Any tips on what to screen for specifically?

Connecting with local GC groups in your area will help you connect with subcontractors, find out tips and tricks of the trade in your local area (since all areas and their real estate differ slightly).Also, have you considered the motivation behind building a brand-new duplex versus finding one on the market?

So I just wanted to present the raw facts, hear everyone's opinions, and obviously gain some knowledge and tips from investors! 

Not necessarily squatters, but vandels, kids, appliance thieves.

Things like your vacations, entertainment, toys, food, clothes, housekeeping, pets, guns etc.

However college kids or young professionals will most likely not care.In Danbury you have to look out for hidden gems.

Some folks have already given good advice, and I want to add a quick tip for how to get data on potential STR properties.

Single mom with two kids.