So far I can think of:  - Using agency resources to get my RE license - Trying to make connections with agents who work with investors (as opposed to typical homebuyers)  - Learning the local market through osmosis/exposureAny ideas and/or insights would be well appreciated. 

I imagine DSTs initiated durning 2014-2017 did well, and those created the last 2 years…not so well.

@Eddie PietschmannConsider the agent finder as well: https://www.biggerpockets.com/agent/matchI found my all star agent through there who connected me with contractors, PMs, etc.

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

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

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.

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.

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.