Quote from @Marc Zak: In the market where I live (San Diego), appreciation has been strong and many predict it will continue to appreciate in the long term.However, with current interest rates (6% at best) and property tax (2%), the annual cost burden is 8%.Am I correct in saying that appreciation has to be above 8% annually (plus whatever my maintenance and vacancy costs are) for me to make any money in this scenario if the property is cash flow neutral?

This strategic flip leveraged our market expertise and efficient deal structuring to achieve a quick and profitable transaction.

I'd be happy to visit about the market.  

And that number depends on you, your market, your property and your goals.

We do not raise it to market rents, we keep it at lease 10% below to try and reduce turnover.

Focus on market research by exploring neighborhood rent trends and property values while considering your financing strategy (house hacking, BRRRR, or buy and hold).

Off Market, and KREIA are just a few places to look. 

I am an experienced investor and unexpectely find myself managing a duplex myself and wondering if there is a small landlord (aka inexpensive) simple solution for marketing, background checks and lease creation that markets on zillow? 

If they tenant is $300 below market, that's costing you $3,600 a year.

@Lucas DeAndrade how much knowledge do you think you've accumulated about the Akron market?