As far as funding goes I have around 50k liquid right now and a pretty good credit score and my parents are always willing to cosign with me if necessary.

However, it’s also a field full of potential landmine issues with fair housing.There are important things to remember when using social media to screen tenants.Start with a solid application processIf you’re not starting with a thorough rental application, a credit check, and a criminal background check, go no further.Beyond that, have a checklist of uniform criteria and standards you need each tenant to meet.

A stubborn-streak can make them difficult to train at times and will require patience and a firm, but kind, hand."

If you are getting an appraisal, see if the appraiser will give you an "as is" and "as repaired" value.

We financed this home at 80% LTV through a local bank (here is where I would have saved my capital and gone with FHA or another low money down strategy had I had the foresight, but alas, "it is what it is" as they say).My plan is to eventually use 1031 to trade up to 8+ unit buildings, then parlay that into either apartments, mixed use, or commercial down the line.Going forward: House hacking the duplex is clearly not the ideal situation with a toddler and a newborn.

We have always had effective marketing, a good leasing approach and a fairly strong maintenance approach. 

. , he is a CPA, a landlord, and a house hacker, i think it will be a good fit.

And a network in the Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Erie area?

I am also located in Philly, looking into investing in Buy and Hold particularly multifamily units.I am sure you will connect with the right person (people) here and as you know it's an awesome place to learnCheers!

While flipping generally holds the most appeal to new investors I would strongly recommend you look at your first project as both a flip and a rental.