Hi,As a first time home buyer, I want to learn and experience real estate so I would like to buy a duplex to gain experience as a landlord and get familiar with the processes.

Don't forget liability insurance too.The $395.00 "broker compliance fee" *might* be something he just tacked on - or it might be included in an agreement that you've already signed. 

Most of the bad things concerning tenants have happened from inheriting existing tenants when buying a property.Any advice or experience on this issue would be greatly appreciated.I'm currently looking at a duplex for sale with existing tenants, trying to learn the ins and outs of possibly dealing with that issue.Thanks in advance.

We are also owner-occupying our buildings so we need to know how to safe guard ourselves with boundaries as we are living in our buildings, Jesse had some similar experiences.

I am interested in hearing about any experiences (both negative and positive) you have had regarding Section 8 rentals before proceeding down this route!

So maybe you are "paying" for the PASSIVE experience with delays and changes that take you for a loop.

Just your experience things you liked and didn’t like Quote from @Bob Stevens: Quote from @Damein White: Any other mid term rental investors in Cleveland are looking to network  What do you want to " network" about ?

You won’t save taxes or reduce liability.

You're better off spending your money on an umbrella insurance policy and spending lots of time learning about your rights and liabilities as a landlord. 

If your jobs are in Bakersfield and not remote I would suggest to begin investing locally to gain the experience.