Many lenders will charge additional rate increase if loan is under $150K.

Oh, and if you're living in the duplex yourself there are additional considerations like 121 exclusion and home-office expenses and depreciation. 

Thats perfect addition to his reviews. 

Further, if you want access to MLS, there is an additional fee.

Additionally, what are your thoughts on doing a vacation rental as your first investment property?

@Kim Porciuncula we manage almost 700 doors, around 100 of them S8 and have clients from 11 different countries.You'll probably also need assistance with setting up an ITIN, Michigan LLC, corresponding EIN and opening a USA bank account - we have a tax attorney that can handle all that.PM us for additional assistance.

You need additional agreements called "disclosures", POA and other paperwork.

@Ruchi Patel if the walls need repair from damage, like painter will itemize special primer or cleaner so crayons don’t bleed through, then my understanding is you can charge them for that part of the job, but only if it’s an additional charge above the normal paint job fee.

Bedrooms furnished upon request for additional rent. 

I will attempt to reply with additional pics.