Also, for anyone interested, it can be a real challenge to find a reasonably priced small multi-family (2-4 units) property in Tampa that most owners would actually *want* to live in.

If a 1031 is planned, you must engage a 3rd party 1031 intermediary (like @Dave Foster) ASAP, and absolutely before you sell the duplex.7.

I'm doing the BP 90 Day Challenge and I'm looking for some advice. 

Also, expect some challenges initially, regardless of how much you prepare. 

My husband and I ran an (unintentional) Colorado vacation rental from 2000 miles away for 5 years and it was a challenge.  

I’m not affiliated with the Real Estate Guys organization, I just enjoy their events and I have benefited tremendously from the education and network.1.Engage with people emotionally to get them to open up intellectuallyA potential investor might tell you “I’m looking for at least 10% cash on cash return and 18% IRR.”

I am also in a small market and the challenge will be finding properties.

Hi Rex, working with family, let alone renting to family can be a challenge. 

Most have a daily limit of $500 or so.On the receiving side, the biggest challenge you'll have - depending on the amount of money involved - is finding an agency that has sufficient cash on hand to pay it out. 

So, I am based out of Northern Virginia and property around here is expensive and positive cash flow is definitely a challenge, unless it's done right.Looked at this article, very very helpful: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/10145/68178-to...But have several questions 1- For local investment, since VA is big, can other parts of VA a good option for a rental, especially ones which have a college/university?