I find myself looking at the duplex - it cash flows so nicely regardless of the market, regardless of whether the building has lost some value.

Scott and his book on flipping houses. 1) solidify our commitment to real estate and learn the business2) earn extra income for investing and save $$$ when we buy and sell 3) have full access to the MLS to make our own offers and run comps4) have more control of our dealsWe will be focusing on buying, rehabbing and selling SFRs short term.

I lost a deal for a lot of money cause the end cap on  a leachfeild Cleaniut was missing.  

And I am 100% new to this because I never took a step towards real estate, due to me always getting so lost on where to start.

I am curious how you know you lost $10,000 and how you found out after the fact?

Also make sure rent control is not coming for your area.I have some clients doing 1031 exchanges and selling their buildings and have gotten wind of rent control proposals down the pike from the annual rental increases being so large.  

Perhaps take a gander at these new LA duplexes with no rent control.

Doing it my self costs apx $500... an attorney probably charge 1500-2000.The goal is to be poor on paper but control alot!

I'm passionate about helping people achieve financial freedom and believe that building wealth is a great way to achieve freedom and control from outside influences on your life and ambitions. 

I was totally lost for a moment & asked what she meant.