It's a power play. 

Step up in basis to reduce your heirs' taxes and morePlus the real estate tax "deferral" can end up being permanent if played correctly

You're not in the position to be a cash buyer...as a former wealth manager, it's simply not a good play for you for many of the reasons stated above and more.  

Now, in 2024, we're seeing $4,000 per month just on the main unit and $1,800 on the other unit of the duplex.Long story short, it's a long term play.

Play Opossum ".... help, I'm some corporate slave just feeling life slipping away in my 9-5 but I do make hundreds of thousands of dollars per year I just have nothing to do with, WHAT SHOULD I DO"..... 

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

I was seeing information online that suggested both routes...Thanks in advance for the help!

- Each Housing Commission sets their own rent rates, based upon market rents for Class C properties in their area.You should be able to find an online list of S8 rents per bedroom for your area.

You can find online which larger institutions are buying in a specific area and try and reach out to them.

Roof lines, window styles, and masonry/siding all play into this natural flow, and the biggest mistake you can make when designing your flips is not following the flow that is already present!