That generally means going where housing is still relatively cheap, holding costs such as taxes and insurance are relatively cheap, and there is a lot of upward pressure on the housing market. 

Ease of taxes (added to your personal return)4.

"for $___/year, we provide "x" additional inspections")6) Liability policy that covers tenant intentional damage, criminal acts, and unpaid rent when skipped or evicted (through insurance provider that provides this kind of coverage)7) Financial reports per quarter (as whatever period makes sense to you) (this can allow you to advise the owner on the health of their portfolio)8) End-of-year review of the property to show conditions and suggested needed and preventative maintenance items 9) Preferred vendor discounts (requires a contract with a vendor to give better pricing)10) Eviction protection programs (this is usually done "in house" when you have sufficient number of units under your management to be able to offer this kind of program)11) Legal services (requires agreement with landlord attorney to provide those services at set fees)12) Professional photos option (for enhanced listing)13) Professional, licensed home inspection (this is more relevant for older homes to ensure safety and habitability are addressed) 14) HVAC filter replacement program (this can also be a program offered to tenants)15) Pet and ESA screening through pet screening vendor (helps to streamline and increase quality of screening)16) Client portal account for ease of communication, updates, reports, etc.

They have a powerful incentive - $50-$100K per year in fees on a 1-2% AUM fee is enough to make them really pressure you into making a decision immediately in working with them. 

More Stringent Lending Conditions: Some traditional commercial lenders, specifically local and regional banks, have been pulling back and tightening their lendingCONCLUSION: Asset prices are under pressure as required refinances over the next 18 months push owners to accept less favorable terms or give up equity to private real estate lendors3.

Thanks @Hugh Carnaha,Well keep me posted on when and where your next pints/properties meetup is, not to put any pressure but the choice of where you get your pints could indicate the quality of the group (kidding, of course, too many good breweries in SGF).But please keep me posted, would love to get connected going into 2024.Thank you!

Lastly, cities/towns that have well thought out city planning and/or strict zoning if combined with the aforementioned characteristics will almost always lead to supply pressures that work in your favor. 

Offering a gradual increase or some incentives can help ease the transition.

For re-sale and ease of financing (for developer and next buyer) two larger duplexes would be my suggestions.

I would recommend no more than 4 for the first, just for the ease of financing and getting the best terms until you're more experienced in this area.