I applaud you for putting it out there but 1) maintenance/cap ex is far too low for a duplex 2) no PM. 3) vacancy at 1% will be challenging if achieving near market rent.

I have never been shy of facing challenges and I truly believe knowledge is power (something my grandfather taught me at a young age)I really want to learn everything there is to learn about realestate and am driven and hungry.Thanks in advance for any suggestions or recommendations.

Your first challenge is - you shouldn't buy based upon zip code!

Your approach here has definitely given me a lot to think about in terms of spotting hidden value.Curious, with the deferred maintenance challenges you faced, was there anything unexpected that came up during the rehab that you’d approach differently next time?

I recommend you call a local agent or broker to give you a better lay of the land so you understand the challenges/opportunities in this area.

Challenges?

What are your current goals or challenges in real estate?

Challenges?

Challenges?

Knowing you have someone to turn to for advice and validation can make navigating challenges feel less intimidating.5.