Guessing the potential long term construction of a new road and housing development with no time line is scaring people away.

Then what timeframe is the most vital to you, short term/mid term/long term? 

It may seem counter intuitive, but the basics of real estate mentioned above are actually MUCH more important for long term success than the knowledge of any one technique or strategy. 

After 2 Duplexes ($80,000), we left with $320,000 so we want to buy another 2 Duplexes (same price) with 25% down payment ($112,500/each) since we are not living there for long-term rental which left us with $95,000 left.

I view my primary as my long-term home, 3 young kids with a good school system, so this is where we are settled.

Growing up in CAN I already had a head start in the rules, markets, etc, so the learning curve wasn't as long.

There is a lot of controversy on what bacteria and virus lives on fabrics and for how long.

Does your friend want to rent out the rooms long-term?

Quite the distance from where you mentioned.

Can they prove how long it takes to rent a vacant property?