Quote from @Delton Friedman: Hi Everyone, I have been looking at building a duplex to rent in the Houston area, but I am not sure how to start. 

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

I will start by fixing and flipping properties.

Should we start LLC? 

I didn’t expect them to cashflow when I got started.

These figures are updated every Federal fiscal year which starts October 1. 

It's going to be tough to buy a property without steady W2 income.  8k is a good start, but you might need to keep saving.  

Theres one I think its by Brandon Turner that is called rent to retirement. when I was starting out I read one that was called one property a year that resonated with me.

Since you're looking to expand into Florida and other states, I'd recommend starting by narrowing down your focus:Market Research – Florida has great opportunities, but each state and city has different laws, taxes, and demand drivers.

If you start looking and start the in depth Due Diligence process, please reach out to me.