Know what is market rate for rents as well as what section 8 pays.

Door knocking, cold calling, and other activities to get something that pencils well.

This is more of a theory and I think this would do well in college towns.Good luck!

I think you’re in a great position to do that and get your feet wet and utilizing this opportunity to set yourself up well as a young age.

In my view, it'd also be wise to have emergency reserves available for your duplex as well, separate from your personal reserves.Roth IRAs are great tools for investing, assuming you qualify to do so based on earned income thresholds.

I know the area well.

Good due diligence includes a proper inspection before purchase along with the other elements of one's due diligence.Thanks for the remedy reminder as well.Investors selling property need to consider these things as well.

I’m a new investor as well but happy to help in any way I can. 

I hope they are well. 

I'm happy to share my experience on that end as well.