Let me say clearly;   I like sub to, and today exclusively focus on buy rentals I keep via sub to because I like helping stuck, stressed sellers, 2) I have the knowledge so why not 3) I hate banks.  4) I will deal with banks if I'm forced to but with enough rental income to live well, I now do what I like to do, not what I have to do (use banks to use OPM to leveraged buying).Buyng sub to deals is NOT a low / no cash scenario. 

In my opinion you dont have to count on traditional appreciation with a BRRRR and you force it through the rehab. 

Unfortunately, with the demand now, you will be paying B prices for C and D assets. 

The landlord is moving from the area and doesn't want to hire management, divesting to retire or buy a bigger house for his family, or just decided he wants to simplify but doesn't want to have to force the tenant out.  

The west side seems to be where people are gravitating to as the city continues to grow.

That would be a bummer to find out after the fact.If you still have a loan on your duplex and pay a mortgage, most banks will have a "due on sale" clause if you transfer the title of the property from your personal name to the LLC, forcing you to pay the remaining loan amount immediately.

They only really look at forced equity/value. 

As this happens, the US will be forced to raise interest rates to defend the currency, which might sink the real estate market and economy way more than during the last crisis.4.

I don't think I'll ever actually retire, but working when you don't have to isn't the same as being forced into the rat race. 

@Aaron Zimmerman I have owned two homes with forced air, and I have never cleaned the ductwork.