I agree with everything in this post and if it was a month ago I may have agreed with everything in this post (and I gave it an up vote).

Working with a qualified intermediary (QI) ensures compliance with IRS rules.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

The post i was replying to implied a serious crime rate in CA cities.  

Quote from @Nate Sanow: Yes I own two that are near 100 years old and I will tell you they are a pain in the you know what compared to all of my post WW2 properties especially post 1980… layouts are better in the last 50 years and energy efficiency is better and I can keep going… HOWEVER to reply to the other aspect of your question, I’ve found appreciation is better with older properties in areas of the path of progress.

Lastly this is my first post here so apologies in advance if I posted this wrong or in the wrong place  House hacking is perhaps the best strategy to get started in real estate.

Also started posting in some facebook groups and making some traction.

Tyler local, so sparked my interest whenever I see anyone post about the area.Given that your duplex is fully paid off and generating a steady cash flow of $1400 per month, it's understandable that you're having second thoughts about selling it.

We’re focusing more on quick flips that match our strengths and allow us to continue delivering value to the community.This post is a reminder that every project teaches us something, and we’re always learning to better serve our buyers and sellers.

My suggestion would be to select someone with the most forum posts or most reviews.

Quote from @Joey Backs: Hi all, first post here!