Duplexes are just more complex since your investment portion has to be calculated.I’m sure Dave foster will be along to explain

So as it turns out SFR new construction is one of the better places to be from all aspects of the economy rates at historic lows  tons of new buyers entering the market.. 90% of folks still employeed..

You don’t get the deduction for employee expenses anymore. 

@Nathan G.Great points.I suppose my thinking is similar to if I was running a company and understanding that if my employees are happier to be at work, chances are the majority will be more motivated to perform even better than expected thus helping the company succeed (I.e better health benefits, onsite food options, weekly employee recognition, free coffee, onsite free gym access during breaks/lunch, etc.).

I recommend a 1031 and I recommend @Dave Foster. 

I am a non-broker consultant who does work (not employee) for an owner of a multi-family asset who wants to sell.

@Chris Wilson I'm not sure if I'll ever be a MS/FAANG employee but I guess it could happen.

FYI - In that City, unless they have proof that you HAVE a code violation, it IS illegal for any of their City Employees to step foot on your property!

C'mon, like our govt overlords like to say it can happen to any of us - Unless you're a public employee that can sit home at full pays in sweats for eight months of COVID and look forward to a fat retirement check I'm funding. 

So what would happen if I let the eviction go to term, the sheriff puts them out on the street and the children end up in a shelter or foster care?