It might be best to start locally and focus on mastering effective marketing techniques insofar as they should work in any market if I choose to branch out later.

They will have a team of professional who are tailored to support their client's needs including a good lender (broker.)It is also mighty powerful to have a RE Broker/ Lender Broker who work well together and specialize in your strategy.

Also, learn installation techniques that will allow easy replacement.

In this blog, we'll delve into the art of house hacking specifically tailored for landlords, guided by the expertise of a seasoned property manager.

Her and I have debated her techniques..

Eventually, I'd like to start rehabbing properties using sustainable building techniques and products.The duplex idea sounds great to me.

Am I overly optimistic/ignornant to think that a positive reinforcement technique could work?

of course, this technique isn't always feasible.Hope that helps. 

its obviously something more of an "advanced" technique needing a good team of lawyers and a specific set of circumstances to make any money.So, my point is now that Title and mortgage have separate owners, its already messy. 

@Bjorn Ahlblad so far everyone uses the mirror technique.