If there isn't a set space for each tenant's dog, make sure you require renters to have insurance-- dogs fight, and vet bills are very expensive, and they will be quick to involve the rich landlord and somehow try and make it your fault.Lastly.... how the dog acts is  99% reflective of  the owner, we have one duplex unit, she has 4 dogs, takes A+ care of them, walks them, lets them out.. 0 damage to the unit.. so it's really all about the owner!  

What is the best way to evaluate a duplex deal?

(I flip around 25-30 SFH a year) I’ve been making these ppl crazy, steady returns (~30% annual) which I think has actually spoiled them so I would need to probably go after the paper asset/Wall St investors for a syndication anyway..... 

I may be purchasing a property shortly, but I also have leads on 2 duplexes and a SFH. 

I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM CONTRACTORS IN THE WOODRIDGE, NJ 07075 AREAELECTRICIANS, TILE GUYS, PLUMBERS, DRY WALL CONTRACTORS, DOOR HANGERS ETC 

Since it's your first property, I might advise you to avoid something with water damage, as there can be a whole host of other nasty surprises hiding in the walls.

I don’t remember the addresses, but one was a 100 year old duplex with major structural issues surrounding a central stairwell and the other was a 1950’s build with a block wall tuck under garage that was beginning to shift, causing issues throughout the house.

Its listed as a SFH and is considered one by the county but has a 2 story duplex in the back that needs some extensive repairs from water damage but the actual house is in decent shape.

After recently refinancing a duplex, the remaining equity will allow me to open an interest-only HELOC with a maximum withdrawal amount of $21,300.

Is that stove on an outside wall?