If you're new to investing, keeping an eye on property taxes and HOA fees in this area is also key. 

i understand a true duplex might be a lot more expensive, but i think it's at least worth continuing to research and keeping an eye on.and sticking to my original point, OOS can be tough. 

Too many just get $$$$'s in there eyes and take on anything and everything. 

Screening and placing a tenant, they know local rules, they have eyes that can see the property and know what is going on there.

From a birds eye view and in a perfect world people would buy a property and their tenants would pay for it.

I'm still actively searching for a solid contractor as I eye a BRRRR in early to mid 2025

And as someone that grew up in Missouri, this post caught my eye, particularly because I'd never heard of Lebanon, MO so I had to look it up on Google Maps.

Also, keeping an eye on zoning changes or upcoming developments can help you get ahead of the curve.Would love to hear more about your experiences too—what areas are you currently focusing on?

There’s huge retal income potential if you nail that balance between improvements that wow tenants and improvements that merely look fancy but don’t justify higher rents.I’d also keep an eye on how your high end plan fits the local demand.

I'll keep my eye out here in Oklahoma and see if I come across anything.