@Gina NicolasI have been involved in this numerous times as the wholesaler.

I had read numerous books, read many forums and articles online, and watched countless videos.

I am a new investor trying to get my feet wet in real estate and I am trying to learn how to analyze rental properties. 

They do have a few friends who focused on real estate and picked up numerous homes.

My partner and I have recently decided to work towards purchasing our first home by the time our lease is up later this year and we think house hacking(i.e purchasing a duplex and living in one half) is the best way to start getting our feet wet in terms of both investing and becoming landlords.

Shouldn't asian americans be more offended by the chinese government allowing the conditions for viruses to re-occur and stop doing business with them until they shut down all forms of wet markets forever? 

I go into my business plan knowing there will be pets, I tenant proof all of my units, with tile in all wet areas, and waterproof vinyl in living areas.

It might take numerous offers to win a deal if you are strictly working off the MLS. 

A duplex is a great starting ground and can help get your feet wet in the rental property game.

After numerous complaints, the owner was fined, and had to evict the tenants.