If you feel more comfortable or confident with an experienced manager and don't mind paying the extra fee, I don't see why not. 

If the duplex is making money comfortably and you don't see any red flags (neighborhood going downhill, area losing jobs or population, etc) I would keep it and grow your portfolio by whatever means makes sense

They usually have overinflated revenue and low expense assumptions.If you’re comfortable with the numbers on it, just keep in mind that you likely won’t be able to replicate the total rent in the “by the room” model in a traditional long term rental.

If you are comfortable with investing a bit further away, look into the Tri-Cities

I'm not looking for a critique on the numbers, this is a very random scenario so I can get more comfortable with running numbers correctly and being confident I can BRRRR out, or atleast know what the value will be worth after renovations.

I'm not looking for a critique on the numbers, this is a very random scenario so I can get more comfortable with running numbers correctly and being confident I can BRRRR out, or atleast know what the value will be worth after renovations.

I'm not looking for a critique on the numbers, this is a very random scenario so I can get more comfortable with running numbers correctly and being confident I can BRRRR out, or atleast know what the value will be worth after renovations.

I don’t have a ton of data either but I feel comfortable saying that the majority of my guests in the last 10 months haven’t even been military.  

See if the store is comfortable with goods outside on display for sale (to be brought into the store to pay for).Try to stay long enough to get a good feel for the customer base--because they will probably be reflective of your own if you buy there.Are you comfortable sitting in the parking lot at night, unarmed, or do you wish Dirty Harry was sitting next you for protection?

Mainly it depends on the numbers and your level of comfort and experience in dealing with these older homes.