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Hey guys,I just purchased a duplex and I'm trying to rent out the bottom, bigger unit.

@Todd ScheidemanWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

I've made contacts with handymen that have made it easier to deal with "minor" issues but tend to tackle the bigger issues myself. 

I'm just a few hours away from you and it's a great time to get into real estate - so glad you found Bigger Pockets early in your journey!

And if they panicked and sold for a loss, they locked in those losses forever.

This property has a bigger lot, it's own parking and an entire extra duplex to it.

I recently discovered bigger pockets and have listened to a lot of financial freedom audiobooks.

I agree it’s not that great but it’s not a pure financial loss either (it would become only if you lack sufficient liquidity to operate the asset as planned over the period).

When dealing with a seller you will need to obtain:-Current Rent Roll-2-3 years of Profit and Loss StatementsThese are the two most basic elements in beginning to "pre underwrite" a loan for multifamily.