An LLC isn't necessary when starting, in the long term, it may be worth exploring.

Quote from @Greg Gallucci: I'm starting to look into the Huntsville market.

Quote from @Erica King: Hey hey so I’m a single mom that started house hacking a little over a year ago .

Everyone does that a little when starting out but statically speaking spreading effort into multiple markets is not the best use of your time.

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.

You could also look into regional banks or credit unions with experience in real estate development for middle-ground options.If I were you, I’d spend some time shopping around for the best rate/terms.

(ATTOM)While specific monthly foreclosure data for Maricopa County in 2024 is limited, earlier in the year, in April 2024, the county recorded 281 foreclosure starts.

But if you have assets or income, you might end up $36k worse than you were before you started.

Great start to your investing journey! 

Quote from @Will Greenlee: I would agree with @Drew Sygit every software has its kinks and this one along with all the other ones started somewhere.. 7-8 years ago Buildium was less effective than it is today, and now it is a lot better.