If there's enough duplexes that it's likely you find one you like in a reasonable amount of time (less than a year), then start looking at them in your preferred area.

My goal for next year is scale and acquire at least 5 more properties (preferably multifamily).

They stated that they were not a lawyer so they couldn't comment on the legalities of my question and they still worked for the bank so they couldn't give me any more info without losing their job but assured me that I was on the right track, keeping asking these questions and don't stop until you find your answer. 

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We recently signed up with Steadily, which is the preferred insurance partner of FurnishedFinder.

That seller will tell you anything to get you to buy that property but I can assure you there are better deals than this.

Gita,At least the way I prefer to do things is to only run accrual based accounting activity on my day to day operations.

I have my (low maintenance)demographic that I prefer to cater to.

You could also check what Realtors in your market are preferred agents here on BP- they should have at least a little experience with investing and a network built up. 

Taking the loss now is preferable to paying out monthly for the privilege of being a landlord.