I can't say a single helpful thing about real estate in Penang, but having been their twice, I can say with some certainty that the best food on the planet comes from the little island of Penang.

All storefronts, with 2 large chain fast food restaurants and a tobacco shop.

Good food for thought. 

So that could be a "2% market" but it doesn't mean that that's the market that's right for me.Just food for thought :-)

It is a personal expense, just like your food expense.2) Repairs made on the duplex are deductible against the rental income.Improvements:1) Improvements made on personal side are added to the basis of the property, but you cannot depreciate the personal side of the property.

They are better demolished and turned into a farm, which at least will reduce maintenance cost, property tax, and generate some food.

Their purpose is to provide grant money for start-ups in the food service industry.

rule, but this may not reflect the possible resale value of the property (awaiting comp numbers from agent currently).Option B:Property: $25000 estd.Full Rehab as CapEx: $80000 estd.Total Purchase Price: $25000CapEx (as part of operating costs): 80000 / xX = number of years of durability of each given CapEx itemI don't want to fool myself in this analysis that I can sell the property for more than I paid for it/put into it, I will await comps for that judgement.As extra food for though the probable rent will be in the range of $1200-1500 per month.Thanks in advance for your help!

When I listed my two unit property (in a different neighborhood more catered towards a single family) on Zillow, Hotpads, Trulia, Craigslist....

Your kitchen needs plenty of counter space and generally enough room for notional “stations” (food prep, cooking, storage).