If we are to assume a 3.5% appreciation, which I consider very low when compared to the shortage of houses and growth in Columbus, if you put down 25%, that 3.5% appreciation is a return of 14% of the amount you invested. 

But, it's now bounced back from the low of Q1 in 2023 to almost the peak 2022. 

Many homeowners opt for quartz for its low maintenance and versatility, but granite remains a timeless and elegant option. 

Usually we have a few thousand dollars each year to invest after we max out these accounts (and it usually just goes into a taxable brokerage account where we use it to buy Berkshire Hathaway or Markel or some other stock that does not pay a dividend).That extra money was actually how we ended up buying this duplex - thought it might be a good way to diversify our investments.I was wondering if I could use net income from our duplex (assuming we have net income, and by net income I mean what we report to the IRS) to fund a solo 401k or some other kind of tax-advantaged plan?

Look for a wet or low spot or look for a high spot.  

Solid market for low income investors, cash flow investors, Section 8 investors, that type of thing.

Coaching/mentoring programs can be cost prohibitive and have a really low ROI vs buying a solid property in a solid neighborhood and learning as you go.

Lowe's.

Plan was a long term hold as a short term rental.Step 2 - the plan to fund this project was through the sale of another property and monthly income/savings.

If you can attract a lot of interest, you could even price it low knowing you'll get multiple offers and be able to get them to bid it up.