Find successful real estate investors near you - ask if you can buy them coffee.

The barriers to entry for success (even out side of real estate) are minimal for people with a dream, which literally echoes the "American Dream" of the former eras. 

These were successful projects.

Rental comps for 2BR units in the area are $965/mo.Assuming I purchase the property for $135K, invest $10k in improvements, utilize a 25% down/30 yr mortgage, and achieve 80% of the total market rents (from rentometer) + 7% vacancy/attrition, this property looks to cashflow approx $400/mo with a 9% CoC return and 12.5% total ROI.My questions are the following, not having much experience in analyzing duplex deals:- How would I accurately estimate rental income in my area for a duplex, if my area is mainly SFHs ?

Mostly wondering if anyone who has been in this or similar position successfully re-negotiated a deal and how it was done.Thank you!

You'll need people to debrief with as it can be a lonely road and you will want to share success and losses along the way with people who can relate.Those who are 2-5 years ahead of you are who you should really be learning from and paying attention to.

Best to get your license and then shadow a more experienced and successful agent.

I had achieved top producer status as a real estate agent in my first year of 2017.

Bigger pockets is the ultimate game changer when it comes to successful real estate investing.

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