Surrounding areas 

It's also important to be honest with yourself and see if there might be other issues causing the vacancy, rather than the PM.Other reasons:Rent Amount:  How does your rent amount compare with its surrounding? 

The main objective is to learn higher level Real Estate terms, financing strategies, aspects of development, valuation, and surround myself with people who are interested in the business as much as I am.

For additional income you could always take on roomates or rent out rooms on your side of the duplex.Another tip....look for small duplex pockets surrounded by single family homes.

Installed brand new soft-close cabinetry throughout, Quartz countertops, new can lights, new flooring, new doors, baseboard and trim, new lighting and plumbing fixtures and tile surrounds in the bathroom.

Not sure where you normally invest, but if you're looking at Chicago and the surrounding area take a good look at crime rates.

This Tri was built in 1946 and it is surrounded by new developments.

Surround yourself is insane crazy amazing reviews.

In one of my bathrooms I have a bathfitter fiberglass surround and the fiberglass tub liner that they do (was there when I bought).

Sorry if some of my terminology is off - I'm still learning ;)Form a series LLC in a business-friendly state (Delaware, Texas, Nevada, etc) with myself as the sole memberI have seen some controversy surrounding series LLCs, claiming there may be legal uncertainties surrounding them, especially if doing business in a state which does not have laws allowing creation of them.