It definitely feels more like a 'who you know' type of game.

You can make minor adjustments based on the type of appliances (dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, air conditioning, etc.) and the size of the rental.

These mortgages can be assumed, however, and are non-recourse (if your name is a musical instrument and you were a reality TV star, and made cameo appearances in WWF, this might be the type of mortgage you get for some of your projects, which might ahem wind up being front page CNN news). 

Hi Victor, it really depends what type of real estate investor you want to be.

@Kelvin HeNo it will not as you are responsible for the debt.If you refinanced into a DSCR with no recourse or another type of non recourse loan then you could remove them from your dti

What type of potential scenarios are you looking at ? 

You’re on-site for maintenance issues or tenant concerns, which cuts down on the hassle of traveling to a separate location.Loan Accessibility: Getting a mortgage for a duplex can be easier than financing other types of investment properties because you can use the potential rental income from the second unit to help qualify for the loan.Tax Benefits: Owning a rental property can open up opportunities for various deductions like mortgage interest, property taxes, operating expenses, and depreciation.Disadvantages of Investing in DuplexesPrivacy Issues: Living so close to your tenants means less privacy.

I am not sure about the local services in NC, but we have had success with labor ready type places. 

I know 8-10% converted to $ will vary depending on how much the rent is and the type of property (or rather the condition of the property, but I'd like to think most PMs would not manage a home that is a disaster). 

But Zillow also struggles with property types.