Supplementing tenants rent is a welfare mentality not business.  

@Eric Samuels I’d make a list of the remaining repairs/renovations needed for your duplex, the side that’s going to be rented if you’re living in one side, and figure out the costs and figure out which of those costs are necessary to rent it and which are wish list items and which ones will allow you to raise the rent if any and then prioritize.

I would prioritize finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.There are 20+ accountants on this message board who specialize in real estate taxation.

I also presume that you will self-manage it, and are mentally prepared for that.To answer your questions:1.

I say this is from the standpoint of a House Hack mentality as FHA and Conventional Affordable are owner occupied only so you'd need to live in the home purchased with those loans for a minimum of a year.Best of Luck!

If not, then looking for ways to increase earning potential should be prioritized before expanding into real estate, unless you have the nerves and discipline to do something with low startup costs but high burnout rate like wholesaling or being a realtor.Good luck @Simon Huber! 

When you wake up give me 30 minutes to finish up that research and organize it from the best lead to the not best least and prioritize which you will contact first.

PRT instead prioritize and protect private assets that already have inherent tax benefits.

What metrics should I prioritize?

Real estate attorney question… scenario of a family member:Mortgage is 5 months behind due to being incarcerated or in mental health facility.