However, there are also single family properties that can offer great returns as well.As for navigating buying a duplex with tenants, it's important to do your due diligence and review the current lease agreements to see if they will fit your plans as a landlord.

Any inputs on how to make my offer appealing and how to structure the deal? 

One guy offered schematics (no signatures or seals or MEPs just drawings to secure estimates from prospective contractors), but if I understand correctly, sounds like I need everything as this will go through all permit depts.I am also going to try to do SOME things myself if I can find a solid enough document or set of video instructions to do so... like maybe laying the tile or framing up the walls?

The syndicator is the one offering securities, so they're the ones that need to worry about staying in compliance.

Whether it's hidden gems or established areas, I'm open to exploring various options.Here's where your expertise comes in:- Promising Markets: Based on your experience, which areas offer compelling opportunities for cash flow and appreciation within the $150k range?

Different Hannah, but she looks cool :) I guess I better hope the offer isn't accepted

If it was addressed to me - then no, I do not offer free consultations.

It depends on the agent's capacity.I usually connect my investors with my contractor or inspector to walk through the property so that everything can be sorted out in one go, or I have my clients make an offer subject to a walkthrough, allowing us to get the ball rolling.

However, the real estate investments still offer the potential for tax-deferred growth and, under certain conditions, the ability to carry forward unused passive losses to offset future passive income.The concept of depreciation and bonus depreciation is particularly advantageous in the early years of an investment, allowing for significant upfront deductions.

Since I don't know what I don't know, I rely on these professionals to help keep me educated, organized, and my business healthy.