It is very frustrating.  

So no, I don't pay much attention to the term length.As for the minimum investment, in my opinion if someone cannot afford to put in at least $1000 into an investment, and keep it at less than 10% of their investment assets, they shouldn't be involved in real estate crowdfunding.    

At least where I am (and I think this goes for the majority of the coasts), I don't think renters could afford much higher rent.  

Condition, location and maintenance needs are very important.One tenant factor you may run into is the affordability of c/a. 

@Josh Rodgers I will do your recommendation and the analysis is where I always gets frustrated.

We have been searching for another duplex for a while, lost out on a few chances so have been pretty frustrating trying to get the next one.Rental #2 - We close June 1, 2016 and will start renos then plan to have it rented by Sept. 1st. this property is a large SFH, we are converting into a duplex.

@Michael Dyer I feel your frustration.

My primary target is construction that I can sell at an affordable rate in the future or something that I can rent out.  

I have better luck in other areas that are more affordable now.

Lots of them in the markets I invest in, and really affordable to get into.