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Does it make sense to leverage our duplex to scale into a bigger multifamily?

No ability to scale.

I know too many people who have been taken by large upfront costs. 

That said, the rental market in the area has been in the rise the last 12-18 months in large part because Portland and the immediate surrounding areas have priced most renters out of the market so they are pushing north and west of Portland.Pat - I am happy to provide additional info if I can be helpful.

Home Building is still VERY strong around the country with a very large backlog. 

Chose one who had good referrals and a  good price, and they knew how large it needed to be. 

We have worked out with him that we measure and order all large ordered materials first thing so it’s all there ready to go and then he gets paid as the work gets done.

There is a large military presence in the area.

Front porch, large crack, caulk or fill.