As someone who is about to (hopefully) close on his first duplex, I am curious about how I can protect myself from losing money on this deal and future investments.Link to article: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/14/stock-markets-wall-street-in-focus-amid-earnings-economic-data.htmlThank you

There is always an economic crisis on the horizon. 

How much do points typically cost, and do they make economic sense for realestate investors?

The more I read and learn about investing, according to the bigger pockets strategies, the more questions I have.Wouldn’t renting in a low economic area, where homes are selling for under $100k, wouldn’t that also invite less prosperous and less responsible tenants who will more frequently default on rent?

Hello BP friends - as I dig deeper into the REI world I keep looking for news and data regarding market health, locals and other things to improve my education. 

If it's a good deal (by 2019 standards) go ahead.If you do some research on last 5 economic recessions and home values you will find that the last one was the only recession where home values crashed.

@Casey Crowe -  I'd give him a written formal notice that you're going to notify code enforcement and your states dept of health. 

The AC market is ripe for investing, and there is so much growth happening economically in the city.

I get a call at least once per week from an otherwise health person that got a surprise health condition.

Real estate is very local.All economic recessions are different though.