Sound barrier performance is based on density of the product. 

There aren’t many cases where you can choose which product to use and have them both make sense.

@Nancy Le being close to the property can be a benefit, but unless you are physically doing repairs, it's not 100% necessary.

These local prices are running up quickly, so "deals" are a lot harder to find.If you're having a good experience so far with this house, you might want to look into the FHA 203k loan product for your next project (if you haven't already). 

By buying the duplex with an FHA or other similar low down payment product that can keep your capital to buy an investment property.

The different financing products can make or break the deal.

If anyone in the community ever needs an opinion about an investment in greater NYC area, breakdown of good or bad neighborhoods, pricing or simply have me physically go and check a property for them free of charge (& zero competition, I promise, lol) feel free to reach out!

And they only have 2 properties on the market for investment, 1 of them is in process (available for investing but not yet listed on AirBnb for rental income production).

I am living proof that with determination, hope, and constant work, the ability to move, mentally emotionally, physically, and professionally, in a positive direction can be done. 

Conventional loans are the only conforming residential product for non-owner occupied.