@Eric KrikkeWhy I say price point matters for appreciation is typically $100k homes that have great cash flow are in C or D neighborhoods and numbers look good on paper but in reality expenses are typically significantly higher and there is little to no appreciation.Better off buying a $250k home with $75k down and put rest in market in my mind and diversify and keep some $ liquid as real estate is far from liquid

They might however be more affordable, make good sense on paper as a rental, and so if your options are DO NOTHING or get this hypothetical 2/1, get the investment. 

Nothing worse than staying at a place where the host leaves one roll of 1-ply toilet paper in each bathroom, 1 dishwasher pod, and bought the value mattresses from Big Lots.

It was not disclosed on any documents and just surprise showed up on our title papers.

A plumber recently came out to my duplex and found paper towel that clogged the toilet in unit 1.

Yes, on paper you lost money but nothing has really changed. 

It may look great on paper but you need to have a very conservative vacancy and repair budget.

My attorney (not the original injury lawyer who wrote waiver) said the waiver was very professional and probably would have held up in court/trail since it was not a "blanket" form and was more detailed and included processes to follow for reporting etc...Anyways, long story short the reason it is the gold standard is even with the piece of paper it is better to have the insurance company pay all the costs of a claim.

Even with lower numbers for capex, I'm at best cash flowing $100/mo on paper. 

It sound easy on paper but in real is hard for a foreigner to get a CC.