You can reevaluate selling in a few years when interest rates improve and more buyers get into the market

Quote from @Lorraine Hadden: What are some strategies you have used to improve or rebuild credit? 

You would think with a fixed rate loan the COC would improve over time but the other expenses are so large that the COC stays about the same year 2 to year 5.

You need to improve the property to improve the tenant.

@Maria JeanetteHere are some of the downsides of putting real estate into a self directed IRA or 401k.No tax deductions: You can’t claim deductions for property taxes, mortgage interest, depreciation, repairs, improvements and other property-related expenses.Property expenses: All expenses, repairs, and maintenance costs must be paid with IRA or 401k funds.

So adding one more unit to a duplex may deplete equity gain even if it improves cash flow over here. 

I can make improvements that increase the value.

I hope you find some useful information and best of luck in improving your personal finances and starting your investing career. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/25/topics/589...

Spoke to a HVAC contractor saying about 7k for HVAC work and 1K for electrician work total 8k but overall may improve tenant experience and maintenance charges to me but bit more price to put upfront

I improved the structure What was the outcome?