Is this place rundown and a fixer upper? 

@Brittney Yang To structure a short-term partnership for your duplex investment, establish a joint venture or LLC with clear roles, responsibilities, and a timeline for dissolution.

As you mention big difference between fraud and a bad investment.

I think I may have just answered my own question, but is it worth it to put only 10% down, and waiting for the equity to build to 20% in like a year and a half, or to bend over backwards, take out a loan and go in with 20% from the start?

If he's going by on Tuesday with a dumpster, I'd meet him at the house and as soon as he's done, change the locks. 

Test their communication by reaching out as a potential guest to see how they handle inquiries.Ask for References – Speak to their existing clients to get a true sense of their service quality.Finding the right property manager long-distance is all about ensuring they have boots on the ground and a track record of high performance.

Add those people in by using County or Schoolarea population.Example:Town1:#ofunits/headcount= 300 units in the area/ population 3,000= 10 unitsper 100 people.Town2:5004,000= 12.5 per 100Town3:andso on.Doevery stand alone town in a 60 mile radius, or until your satisfied.You will get a High, Low and a average.

And, a lot of the time the AI result is dead wrong.

With patience and a solid plan, you’ll be on your way to building a successful portfolio.Good luck!

I'm an Asheville STR owner and a broker on the Cashiers/Highlands Plateau.