There are mitigating factors the law recognizes and death is certainly one of them.

I would be happy to be proven wrong. 

I like the notion of pull yourself up by the boot straps as much as the next guy and recognize the value of hard work, but we must accept that randomness rules all of our lives to avoid fooling ourselves.

I just wish more investors would acknowledge and recognize the irreplaceable value an Architect brings to the team.

You will have to recognize this gain when you eventually sell it.

I’m getting started by house hacking a duplex next year and am wondering if a side by side duplex has proven more profitable or a better investment than over under duplexes.

Sometimes still being new I find it hard to recognize a good deal.

Not sure what your market looks like but mine looks to be slowing and I wouldn't want to leap into a no job situation in a slowing economy/market and not have a track record and already have income producing assets or have proven you can make a living on flips or commissions.

Once you have a deal under contract and proven that you're not just a tire kicker looking to get their hand held through a deal, I'm sure plenty of people on BP would be more than happy to answer specific questions whether it be on the forums or someone willing to hop on the phone with you for 15 minutes to give you some pointers on a specific questons.And lastly, don't underestimate the importance of actually getting out there and meeting people at meetups.

It's a matter of seeing our tenants as people first, recognizing their individuality and being there not only as a landlord, but being neighborly as well.