@Brody Trott you'll want to run the numbers on as many duplexes in your chosen market as possible.

@LaTonya Clark “One  can’t tell but I do know part of me is willing to take a chance”…You make it sound as if real estate investing is no different than gambling….

It would allow Airbnb to screw both hosts and guests (assuming airbnb is the ota chosen).  

Stock picking is gambling pure and simple. 

Then the person is soured on gambling on real estate and not around here to answer questions. 

@Camille Romerounless you are able to spend some significant time in your chosen location in person, and work on building a network there, i would pick a market closer to NYC, within a couple hours.  

For those of you who’ve chosen the fund route.

HI ReetiI would 100% recommend contacting local professionals in your chosen markets. 

Without a solid plan, fix & flips would be huge gamble.

I don't like to gamble on rent appreciation.