Now, obviously this is just a rule of thumb and it varies drastically from property location, condition, etc. 

So, you need to investigate your state's laws to see exactly how that is done as it will vary from state to state.

For myself, I think my ultimate goal is to have an alternate cash flow to offset my dependence on a day job, which would allow me to choose a job I enjoy rather than have to find a job based on salary and ultimately allow me to travel with family more and enjoy life rather than stress about money.Thanks in advance and hope to connect and gain wisdom!

I would base my decision on that.

Base your decision more on the numbers and don't worry as much about what type of property it is.Here are my random thoughts/recommendations for multi units vs SFRs:For multi units, stick with studios. 1bed, or 2bed units.  

My goal would be to buy, rehab, get up to market rents, refinance at a better rate.Three duplexes in Virginia:Property 1 (2 units - 2 bed 1 bath each)- Appraised Value: $245k- Mortgage Payoff - $183k- PITI: $1709.57 - Interest Rate: 9.25%- Total Current Rent: $600 (one unit is vacant)- Market Rent Based on HUD: $2986Property 2: (2 units - 2 bed 1 bath each)- Appraised Value: $270k- Mortgage Payoff - $202k- PITI: $1845.29- Interest Rate: 9.25%- Total Current Rent: $1450 - Market Rent Based on HUD: $2986Property 3: (2 units - First is 3 bed 1 bath, second is2 bed 1 bath)- Appraised Value: $263k- Mortgage Payoff - $190k- PITI: $1809.04- Interest Rate: 9.25%- Total Current Rent: $1500- Market Rent Based on HUD: $3572Other Factors:Total Current PITI is $5363.90Total Rent is $3550Tenants are all month to month with 1 unit vacantEquity After Deal: $197k (may be more as appraisals were done 1 year ago)Rehab costs to get market rent: $20k per unit or $120kLet me know your thoughts!

If you don't add your fee to the price investor will negotiate based on how much you are making on it. 2) I requested for her contract for it to have 10 days of an inspection period.

A few other caveats: As mentioned by @Patti Robertson if you live out of state you must have an Arizona-based statutory agent.

I would not sell every $250k gain based on that alone. 

The navy is charging roughly 1400 for a one bed one bath near the bases. my mortgage would be around $3100 dollars with my VA home loan.