Obviously the wise investors have methods in place that are profitable in either local or long distance areas.

I've been researching different methods for my next property, short sales, reos, tax deeds etc.  

The easiest and most cost effective method of removal would be a contract to leave while paying (although it feels like you're getting taken) the 'tenant' a small amount. 

Good luck, and please let us know what methods you end up using and how well they work!

To imply that some method will or is even likely to yield the same or similar results is just hype, marketing and deceiving to instill hope of making a fortune.

Another method might be buying the duplex and living in it for the next couple of years.

Its surely a creative method but can be very tricky.

We outline all acceptable methods without instructions in the agreement.  

At the property I'm currently rehabbing, the neighbor's dog gets a treat every day, I've trimmed the trees & bushes between our yards (not really mine) & always mow more than my share, over to his driveway. 

I have projected the numbers using both methods and when accounting for appreciation of the assets, the leveraged approach wins... as long as your personal risk tolerance allows you to have large amounts of outstanding debt.