Here on Maui, rentals are scarce, and it would be horrible to get notice and have no place to go.

I don't want to invest in rough area because you get horrible tenants and probably good tenants won't want to live on an unsafe place.

However, any way I look at this it still makes enough money unless something went horribly wrong beyond anyone's anticipation.  

Wasn't in horrible shape and could really be rented out immediately.

@Andrew Taylor your realtor is horrible.

I purchased a duplex directly from another investor.I paid way to much for it and had horrible bank terms, but the knowledge I gained through that deal was worth every penny!

Sounds like a horrible idea to be honest...

The same property can be a great investment for me and a horrible one for you.

I look to invest where there is infrastructure to support new job growth/opportunities (possibly private tech corps will grow in Indy) Next Big Challenge for Small Downtowns (7/2017) I don't see a lot of good transportation solutions (muni/light rail) & the roads are horrible, but I was happy to see bicycles and shared bikes (Pacers)/e-scooters(BIRD) in  downtown & Lyft/Uber and electric cars to get around but I am hoping Indy will attract more private tech businesses.I am wondering your thoughts about Indy's new criminal justice center and the growing trend of prisons system as a lucrative business; Is this considered a "path to progress" for local property investors or is the new CJC not welcome?

Keep in mind, "breaking even" isn't horrible because you are paying down the mortgage and you can depreciate the house on your taxes.