Then of course depends on your lifestyle and where you actually live some places are much more expensive to live than others..

Reductions in the price of long-standing homes may be an indication of motivated sellers, providing a chance for a negotiation, particularly if Zillow estimates are lower.

Not a red flag unless there's a weird pattern like he only sends the most expensive ones.

As I got older I realized I am not the best at everything and can find people to do things a lot better than me, and while it is an expense, in the long run it saves me time and money.

I don't have any padsplit though for reasons I'll tell.You will be mostly wrong assuming padsplit is lower effort, hours / week managing vs airbnb.   

However, this can be contrasted to a considerably lower rate in those segments with college degrees and further educational attainment, which is supported by lower median income of $34,748 in 28301 and $54,444 in 28304 compared to $66,778 in 28305 and $61,053 in 28306.

Looking for a property in a good school district (B+) with lower property tax.

If court early, they can be very expensive to fix.Hope this helps

We own a single family house on the same road, just 4 blocks away in this same form district that is on pace to earn us $35,000 after expenses in 2024, so am confident this duplex would perform well also.

And let's face it, normal wear and tear is expensive between tenants.