I am not utilizing my current PM after this property as they have dropped the ball on a lot of aspects the past 2 years.

Unless, of course, you have moonlighted as a judge or an FTC commissioner and have presided over a case specififically about this precise situation???? 

Last week we practiced underwriting 3 different kinds of deals together, often we're going over goals, or spit balling ideas.

The snow ball effect.  

Also, @Robin Simon's article has a lot of key info to get the ball rolling. 

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Conclusion: My conclusion is speculative and since I don’t have a crystal ball I wouldn’t venture to post this online, and also I don’t want to help or affect one particular city over the other, since as I mentioned I honestly like both destinations.

I removed popcorn ceilings, painted all walls (inside and out), replaced and changed out light fixtures (inside and outside), furnished the entire home, and created a fun outdoor space (fire pit, grill, picnic area, outdoor games - including wiffle ball!).

Definitely need some guidance and strategies on how to get the ball rolling.

For more precise estimates of rental revenue, think about speaking with nearby property managers or real estate brokers that focus on rental properties.Closing costs: Compute the closing expenses for the duplex purchase, taking into account attorney fees, title insurance, property taxes, appraisal fees, and loan origination fees.