Meaning a senior member may literally live next door (and share walls) of a junior member, and pay far more to live there then their neighbor.

He who has the least debt is the most competitive.Consider this:In 2006, you buy a similar house next door to mine.

A single afternoon going door-to-door knocking and saying "I'm thinking about buying in this area- what can you tell me about the neighborhood?"

I think you should do the work for roof first because when roof is completed so you can do any further work like window and sliding doors.

If you can compete well with the rental rates and still make the money you want to per door, why not.I agree with Brandon that duplexes aren't generally a great investment if your goal is to sell in a relatively short time... unless of course you are purchasing, and I assume refurbishing, for way under market value.

I'm a big believer in the power of leverage and will leverage the max(while still cash flowing $100-$150/door) I can right now on my investments for more rapid expansion.

Can't even tell what kind of siding, though it doesn't look horrible.If anything, I'd paint the front door and shutters (something dark) and maybe freshen up the trim...

Start reading on topics like "driving for dollars", direct mail, networking, door knocking, ect.

Mine requires that they: give the landlord all copies of keys and opening devices (i.e. garage door remotes); completely vacate the premises and surrender property to landlord; clean and deliver premises to landlord; remove all debris; give written notice to landlord of tenant's forwarding address; etc.

Many people on here look for an average of $100/door per month, so $200 after expenses and mortgage is paid.