If you could post about pros and cons, life style, ability to work extra, commission, hours...

On the second , your contractor doesnt pull permits and you get busted by the inspector , a 4 month delay and fines .  

Charge extra for pets, not people, and especially not kids.Consider starting a policy of evaluating and raising rent annually. 

While I like the idea of rewarding someone in a career that gives back to the community, and realize this is a extra "perk" (not a detraction), at the same time, it's also a "perk" that some members of the community would literally never be able to have access to because of a disability.I am one of those people. 

In this case, the tenant thought paying "a little extra rent" would cover the costs.

The extra income is (rightfully) added to the borrowers income,  and voila they can now afford the property. 

Seriously, it was worth the extra money just for much easier it made taking the test.Unfortunately, I took the test in Tampa (Tampa School of Real Estate), so I can't help you here with an Orlando school.

Make sure you pull the permits to see if the duplex has been permitted. 

The first as mentioned above -- equity add through the principle portion of the loan payment -- and I am also sending some extra payments to the first position loan as an extra equity insurance policy and pay off my primary residence faster.

I will definitely be checking deferred maintenance during the due diligence period and most likely there will be some needed.It's definitely not 100% turn key, there are most likely some renovations I can come in and value add, especially in the exterior and extra security to make the residents feel safe as it is a C class area.