I'm currently renovating my rear unit and it has the perfect layout to split into 2 units by adding a wall and an additional front door.

I have done some research, but I’ve found that many mentors and coaches are asking for significant fees, which feels like a large financial commitment, especially as a newcomer to real estate investing.

We cover a large geographical area (nearly 400 miles) because there are usually only a few STR eligible properties for sale in any given city.  

In this market, I tend to lean towards adding value to duplexes.

The issue I have with Zillow specifically is that every URL to an address contains an unique identifier called a ZPID.

Do large format tile.

If it concerns you that much, adjust the purchase price to take into account this added risk. 

We I purchasedthe property, the previous owners updated the plumbing, adding HAVCand updated the electrical.

We are going to focus on small multi-family first, and then  get into large multi-family.

@Jackson Pudlo I have house hacked both ways, during my 20s and 30s in large SFHs and now as I’m approaching 50 I’m in a duplex where I rent one side and have a tenant in the other.