You won't find a deal where you live for free, but if you can live in a great neighborhood at a reduced cost of living that is a nearly risk free way to get started in real estate. 

In your neighborhood.

You're dealing with your "bad apple" that will forever help you curate your search criteria whenever you place future tenants. 

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VERY unlikely unless you either source an off-market property yourself or you find a unicorn deal (our last semi-BRRRR was a B-neighborhood property we sourced from an out of town wholesaler in late 2023, but couldn't get all our capital back out on refi).  

Yes, currently searching for interest only helps.

Recently a duplex came on the market that I am really interested in, it is located in an A neighborhood.

You might want to do an online search for brokerages in your area that offer larger commission splits or a flat fee to their agents. 

I'm looking to purchase my first rental property and have been searching for a deal that would generate positive cash flow based on my projections.