At the moment I am looking at purchasing up to 3 duplex properties in the $80,000 to $130,000 range in Arsenal park/Holy cross areas.

I’m looking at a 3-plex corner building with a full 3 bedroom house and a separate duplex, nice property.

I am looking to buy a duplex.

I own a duplex in Daytona Beach.

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Could use a new roof, siding, windows, and paint on the inside. currently renting for 650...

My parents are real estate investors and they own 4 duplexes in Rockland County.

I'm sure this isn't common, but I had my first deal under contract within 48 hours of becoming aware of the fact that normal everyday people can invest in real estate.On a Tuesday night, my friend mentioned that he owned a duplex and said "I sometimes forget I own a rental property until I receive a check at the beginning of the month."

Why not seize an opportunity if I see one.Is it worth it to get started doing "house hacking" on a duplex? 

In a few years, I plan on investing into property by purchasing a duplex, living on one side and renting out the other.

@Matt GibsonThanks for replying Matt.I have spoken with 2 banks and they said they would not give me a mortgage for the property because the one unit needs 6 windows and some siding work outside.I have about 15k in cash which is not enough to buy the house but it’s enough to do the repairs and then refinance it.The bottom unit is renting for 600$ up unit it can be rented for 500$ and the back unit can be rented for 400$.So 1500$ total in rent.There are 3 duplex’s for sale near by with range from 109k-120k