We bought our first rental in dec 2023, this was to test the waters of being a landlord in the US.

I don't really need to know much else about someone - if they can't pass this test, why should I believe that they will be able to run a business that will generate cash?

A duplex is more flexible as you will have privacy on your side and can test out any strategy with the other unit ( LTR, MTR, STR, rent by the room).

So just kindof testing the waters and getting peoples thoughts.

Feel free to message me and I can send you my tried and tested list. 

The course is long and test is difficult so make sure you are committed.

Great people, intuitive platform, get their K1s out on time and returns have met expectations...one of the reasons I am invested in two funds at this point as the first investment was really to test the waters and validate I was a good fit.  

Attitude and professionalism are paramount; product knowledge next, and then there's your contact/follow-up systems.Put that together, price-test against the market, and you'll have a sustainable, constantly expanding, and very profitable venture.Good luck! 

Once you complete your class and pass the test, you will start looking for brokerages.

I am open to trying what you do with the higher price on one of my properties just to test it.