Having a real estate development company/ real estate holding company is the end goal but I just wanted input from all the pros out there on what would be best!!!

they were in business 20 some years took in 100 of millions in due diligence fee's at 5 to 10k a piece.. there targets were newbie developers who had bigger complicated projects that no one would fund when you have little to no experience. 

On the list side when you go to sell your investments, they will properly market your home and NET you the most for you property. 

But you will probably develop an interest in a few specific areas of real estate.Hone in on those areas. 

But there are some schools in DM proper that are awful (like worst in the nation bad). 

Unless, you have a policy in place that applies any monies received toward late fees before applying to rent.  99%+ of investors do not have this outlined in their lease nor apply properly. 

It's pretty easy to see by these posts who has worked with General Contractors successfully and those who have not.When folks condemn a whole profession because they've been "burned" at some point in the past, it just shows how ignorant they are.Of course you need to research whomever you are considering working with and General Contractors are very easy to assess once you know what to look for.Instead of complaining after the fact, get better at conducting your own due diligence.Contractors, like ANY profession has some bad players, BUT it's your fault if you haven't done the proper research.Just a thought.

If so, it needs to be separate and properly ventilated.  

-Not sure of the overall 'market' for duplex renters vs SFH.. this area is a suburban, working class neighborhood not within walking distance to a proper downtown.. thus do I need to be concerned that I won't find qualified renters (probably hard for someone not knowledgeable of the area to answer, but nonetheless is a concern).- I'm struggling to accurately assess the ARV, as there are not many comps available for assessment.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $230,000

Cash invested: $55,000

Sale price: $230,000

Townhome