That's a gr-AI-t post. 

I was hoping to do a new construction Duplex.

If you are just starting out, this is for you:When you buy an investment property, it is treated differently than a house you are going to live in. 

Ineffective or Absent Conflict Resolution ProcessEvery successful group of people needs an effective conflict resolution process characterized by:simplicity to understand and remember;quickness to start and complete;a clear vocabulary.My company, Livingsmith uses and recommends the 5-on-5 Process for conflict resolution in co-living homes.2.

Your best route might be to buy a 2 to 4 unit property that you can live in and rent out the additional apartments.

@Victor YangWhy are you not reaching out to a NC real estate attorney to draw up a document that spells out the agreement that you are looking to do with the tenant?

@Anthony Zotto I hope you purchased a good deal because it's time to go to work and establish a new order. 

Not an easy thing, but saving 20% or more on the cost of a new home seems well worth the time and effort if you ask me.

Ensure you have a solid understanding of the renovation costs and timeline.- **BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat):** This strategy can be lucrative, but it requires careful planning and execution.

Thanks in advance,Rookie You’re going to struggle to find cash flow anywhere in the dmv, you would really be buying for appreciation only, both for ease and some upside, I’d look at some condos in dc, definitely some risk, but you can pick up a condo at a price you would have paid a decade ago.