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About to close on a 10+unit apartment building and my wife and I would like to self-manage as much as possible, as I am local. 

My wife and I are looking into building a duplex on it.since I am still learning on investing in real estate.

i found in my build projects that started just before and continued through the pandemic prices rose. everything but lumber became sticky IE they rose but did not fall..

Where you fall in that range will be dictated by bedroom count per unit and the quality of the area/building itself.

Just want to mention that sometimes it works out better to raze an existing property down to like 2 studs and rebuild around it so that it still is classified as a remodel versus a complete new build. 

This protects your investment and gives you leverage if there are issues.Other Tips:Make sure the lease explicitly defines the move-out date.Conduct a thorough walkthrough with documentation before and after the lease period to avoid disputes.Handling a seller-to-tenant situation can be tricky, but with the right precautions, it can work smoothly.

A lot of buildings don't have a carrier willing to insure at all.

Seeing your intro is a breath of fresh air.. what's your next step in building a strong investment network?

I am new to this industry excited about getting started and to my make my first deal and start to build wealth for my family  Congratulations!