Other more ultra conservative investors may differ so you must first decide if you are one of those or not.

Based on my initial research, the property will rent for $1450, but at this point I have decided to put the money into it and list it on the MLS.

Mine did, and saved me (easily) the cost of tax prep; and I'd been self-preparing for over 30 years - - - during which time I now realize I paid some "stupid tax".Best to you - whatever you decide. 

I will just keep trying till i find a good one.On another note, I decided after listening to several of the newest podcasts to start from the beginning. 

Then compare the numbers to decide which fits your goal more.

Then decide if you want to invest in something like BP to use the calculators or some other.

I decided instead to save the $ and create organized systems that help alleviate some of the more tedious work that comes along with managing the properties myself. 

They may just decide to stay for 12 extra days, leave the house in a clean condition, and instruct you to keep the $3000 deposit. 

If you can cover that $155/month out of your personal budget and rental income from the other half of the duplex, you might decide it makes more sense to keep your first property running at a small loss for now and reap the other benefits of real estate: principle pay down, depreciation, future rent increases, etc.Especially when you look at what it'd cost you to sell it at this point. 

And, given your previous work experience, you've also got a lot to teach and share.Have you decided what type of investing you plan to pursue?