I made that mistake when I first started by trying to adjust the entire home, so it would be suitable if i were to live there.

Flu viruses live about 2-4 hours before breaking down on fabric.

I am 25 years old and own a duplex and one single family home that I currently live in.

I live in Southern Africa and I am very new to this whole real estate journey and i hope to learn a lot from you all as we embark on our real estate adventures.

I currently live with my wife and 3 children, so I'm not sure this would be a good option for me.

First, talk with a tax preparer who understands the capital gains rules and ways to avoid them.I'd ask about Adding you to title now while he is living. 

@Chris Seveney I am by no means a prophet - just a guy who puts his pants and socks on the same way as everyone else and trying to make a living.

Are you planning on living in it?

In a drive able distance to where I live in South Carolina.

@Juliette Olsen While this is a very personal decision based on many factors I think if you already have a decent list of contractors having previously been living in the house then you should be fine self-managing should you so choose.