Each individual needs to assess their own ability to handle costs over that time frame when cash flow may dry up.

If you are not attached to the duplex, could be a good time to sell to developers who want to convert to individual condo units.

I've really enjoyed just reading through the forums and listening to books about individuals paths and successful and the challenging deals.I've got big goals so I'm going to do everything I can to get to 60 doors before the end of 2026 and the deals I'm going to get into are going to net me a minimum of $100 cash flow per unit.

If they were separately metered, each tenant would pay the $116.50 base fees and their individual use, which would be 3x higher than what they pay when sharing a meter.There are many options, but don't make it more complicated than it needs to be.

Building a competent team is crucial, as many have pointed out.

MTR attracts a lot of traveling medical professionals and WFH individuals who need a quiet space during the day, which may not be compatible with families living in the attached LTR.

From there, it requires the ability to conduct underwriting the highest and best use of a planned project, which requires a pro forma built by the user or acquired from a competent 3rd party. 

@Mike Gi be sure to check Airbnb longer stays and Furnished Finder to see what your competition's pricing and decor are like and make your properties pet friendly if you can as this is always a way to out compete the competition.

Do not deal with any of the individuals mentioned in this thread:https://www.biggerpockets.com/...I outline my experience and many others weighed in. 

@Christopher Morrisi tend to think of 'cash flow' as a function of an entire portfolio rather than any individual property, or any specific month.