And the wild thing is it was a cash purchase and so once the offer was accepted things moved quickly (the process took maybe five weeks - they had to get the renter out of my soon-to-be house as well - the renter wasn't a problem but it took some time - thank goodness my realtor was an all-star).Point is, it tends to always take longer than expected and so looking now is ideal - especially since the housing market tends to heat up in April.  

@Chris Youssi House is worth about 220k@Bryan Wesley No other kids lol

@Wesley MoraschI am happy you have enthusiasm to start investing in RE and I am even more happy for you that you have great capital to invest with.

@Wesley W., I may try that as well.

Currently i have a rock star agent in Akron who has helped me a lot finding some potential duplexes and with property management, contractors etc.

I agree, the "plus" side as it were does seem debatable for those already receiving a premium, enjoying 5 star reviews, etc. 

These guys are rock stars and can command these splits.Most syndicators give a preferred rate of return, around 8%.If you have 3 or 4 friends, I would consider partnering with them, creating an LLC and an operating agreement.  

. = $60.91Solid Class BSeparated utilities (comps are not separated)New roof 11/2014New 50 gal energy star H2O heaters 8/2014Median Comp Figures:1270 sq. ft.Gross annual rent = $17,380Price = 125kPrice/sq. ft. = $98.42Mix Class B-C (most are class c)

It seems that either you find good, quality roofers that pull permits, are licensed, etc. or you get cheap labor and have the issues @Robert Curls mentioned.I've heard that All Star Roofing has a good reputation in the area.

We like to aim for the stars and achieve our goals.