The site is definitely great as well, I've been a behind the scene observer for the past few months.

Your observation about duplexes is very astute, and many of us have been talking about that on BP a bit lately.

The only ones who seem to be successful either have a strong referral business and don't even need to market to buyers or are already agents/brokers who come across the occasional wholesale type deal.Not trying to knock you at all, just giving some food for thought and observations that I've gathered.  

Make sure to be concise and clear in your observations and organization.The analysis and understanding of your current financial standing is the foundation for this decision.

Since you've reached out for help, I feel like I first want to make some observations about what you've said, and then share some thoughts that may or may not be helpful:1. (+) I see you've only made 2 posts here on BP (at least with your current account?)

You have a good chance of being right with your observation about 2017.

Just a few observations here:1.

Your best bet IMO is to purchase it pre-foreclosure, and next best is to purchase as an REO if it doesn't sell @ the auction.I've attended 2 or 3 foreclosure auctions just to observe, and while the process is becoming clearer, I believe there are safer ways to obtain investment properties at a good value (for my current skill level).

Now that @Jack Tucker has spoken openly about this, I would also echo his observations.

I enjoyed his observations and musings on the lives and situations of some of the tenants renting in (presumably) lower end properties.http://www.nationalreview.com/article/447292/under...