While it's positive after expenses and has potential for improvement in year two, it’s been a bigger hassle than anticipated and taking attention from other priorities and areas of our life with not enough return. 

Even as my portfolio grew exponentially, my work/life balance continued to improve. 

I would purchase a duplex (or even better, purchase a SFH with as many bedrooms as you can afford and rent by the room), and then slowly improve the property. 

@Dominic Holt , I am happy to review your scenario and suggest changes that could improve your property.

How is DealCheck different from and an improvement over BP Pro?

Being that the new property that we buy will become our primary residence and we are buying a fixer upper, how do we get the best tax breaks for the repairs and/or improvements?

.: I am not going to express an opinion on whether being on a single platform can improve your ranking because i really d not know and admit you may be right.  

•Exterior: Landscaping improvements, including tree trimming and shrub removal.

I will be at the two year mark in about 5 months.Hopefully, improved supply chains, permitting in the city, and being further out from Hurricane Ian helps new construction in the area, as a whole.

The cash flow improves quickly, but the cash flow is so negative on retail purchases that it will take years to reach cash neutral.