If you are going to buy in a lower tier neighborhood, it should be one that has strong fundamentals and a thesis that supports rapid appreciation in a short period of time.

It's a 2 family in Dover, NH just a short drive from UNH. 

I provide short term rental furnishing and renovation finish list that includes paint colors, light fixtures, cabinets etc.

Unmasking the Real Estate Wealth Myth | Nasdaqa short article from Nasdaq debunking this social media myth, at least in the US.

For most lenders, they wanna see a 12 year lease in order to count the income to help your debt income ratio. there are not many lenders that I know of that will include short term or midterm income as part of the income side of your DTI. 

I'm considering adding this product for my short-term rental (STR) as well, but I plan to go directly to Waivo since I've already had a consultation with them.

Owning a duplex at 20 is a huge accomplishment, and it’s inspiring to see you’re already planning your next move.From my perspective, real estate investing is a long-term game focused on building equity, paying down debt, and maintaining stability over chasing short-term cash flow.

However, long story short, yes there is, although I would recommend finding an advisor who is skilled in holistic financial planning that includes not just traditional stock market investments or real estate investments exclusively, but all investment strategies to help in your specific goals.In general though, you can either find a fee-only CFP that has expertise in real estate and other alternative investments, or you can find an advisor who is at the very least willing to have a conversation free of charge prior to any actual investments so they can give you a very good idea of whether they would be able to help you prior to beginning a relationship.

Partnering: If you're initially short on funds or experience, consider partnering with someone who has more experience or capital.

As someone starting out in Philly (long distance from VA), this is a very useful reference point.