BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

This normally would not be an issue but the cost of the water/sewer is extremely high in this area and specifically because the meter is a one inch, the costs are much higher than a normal 3/4 inch on a non-duplex. 

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Well-maintained homes: Homeowners tend to spend more time and money maintaining their homes, which contributes to the overall quality of the neighborhood.

Hey Andrew, welcome to the Forums.That’s awesome you’ve been learning about real estate since high school—starting early will really pay off.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1122318-quality-turnkey-companies?

It will be highly dependent on the district and licensing.

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It's very difficult to get SFR to cash flow these days with interest rates as high as they are.

Maybe getting a referral from people who are respectful of the property will bring you a better quality tenant?