You can also try the BRRRR method, which involves buying a fixer-upper, rehabbing it, renting it out, refinancing to pull out your initial investment, and then repeating the process.

I have listed the upper unit for rent 2 months ago and the lower unit 1.5 months ago, I am wondering if anyone has advice on what I should do differently?

And, for many, it's a cycling action much like body builders do of growth, consolidation, growth, consolidation, evolving up along the way. 

I know that years ago when my parents rented an upper floor the top floor got no yard.

A handy search bar in the upper right makes it easy to find previous discussions, blogs, podcasts, and other resources.

A handy search bar in the upper right makes it easy to find previous discussions, blogs, podcasts, and other resources.

Unfortunately, companies have the upper hand and can hire a nondisabled person easily. 

Think about the policies and communications around the classic boy/girl friend and unauthorized person lease terms and procedures (from on-boarding through screening and lease signing).....But if it is really too stressful, look at your scale (is duplex or ten-plex right for you and your work/life balance), your market (the neighborhood --working class or upper class), your team (like a good eviction lawyer or contractor) and see if it is a good fit...

We found out the property was an upper and lower rental and I talked to the landlord about cleaning up the garbage. 

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