Hello,I have been looking for my first multi unit (duplex) in the Willamette Valley wine country area of Oregon ( it will become Sonoma in 20 years ;-) ) and my retired father (healthy and active  66 years old) has be...

I don't know how much commission is involved but you may want to refer them to a local agent instead of spending a whole day plus gas for a lease, unless the commission is worth it. 5.

Definitely use these boards to learn about ALL the intricacies involved with real estate.

Most do not realize that you will be cooling less square footage and will have less to clean AND a lower tax bill with a smaller house.

I've owned 6 different homes, and have lived in a wide range, ranging from a mobile home (also grew up in one) to a 6,000 square foot home that my grandmother owned.

Try to keep what you are involved in under your control and make sure its complete. 

We recently bought a 5-unit building on NW Kearney Street (right by the hospital) and have an opportunity with our largest unit (+/- 1500 square feet with a private deck and parking spot) to update from a 2/1 to a 3/2.

Jason DiClemente Mike Dymski Okay I just wanted to make sure before I got too involved into anything.

I do have family that lives in New Jersey but if theres ever an issue down the road I don't want to have my family involved or have any risk. 

How does the price per square foot look compared to the duplexes that you're using as comps?