I would likely want to buy and move in myself, and then rent out the other half.Have any of you in the DFW area (I live in Plano) invested in Duplexes before? 

Just dive in and learn everything you can. l live in Plano.

And don't overlook more developed cities like Plano as rental demand is huge there, too.

I'm looking at getting advice on getting a reliable book keeping, tax advice and preparation in the DFW/Plano area.

I am looking to do this in Irving, TX or Plano, TX or somewhere in between. 

But, tell us more about what price point, or specific neighborhood is that you are considering.Assuming that you are considering a buy and hold strategy, these areas can work well.Feel free to post on the forum, or send me a PM and give me more specifics of where you are considering and I would be happy to share my experiences.Born and raised in Kansas City, except my 4 year stint in the 70s living in Plano, going to Sigler Elementary.

As I've been learning more and more about the Dallas real estate market, I'm seeing that what I initially wanted (which was a duplex/triplex) is not widely popular in my target areas (Addison, Carrollton, Lewisville, Plano, McKinney, Little Elm, the Colony, Allen, Frisco, essentially the far North Dallas area).

Dallas County (Dallas) and Collin County (Plano) are getting tougher, but some opportunities in the East.

Also, the only duplex I could find online (Plano) was being sold specifically as a "half-duplex"- meaning you could only own and control half of a property. 

BTW, I am in Plano, too.