Even if I take my example, I went under contract end of last month and there hasn't been another home that went under contract in that subdivision.

I found a duplex that currently cash flows very well even with today's rates. 

But since I am wanting to provide substantial services, laundry, meals, cleaning, it looks like I do not even have the option of reporting on Schedule E. 

So they are often not desirable for a primary residence or even a long term rental. 

Once you are inside with a lease you have even more leverage because you don't have to pay to file a lawsuit and they can't get you out until your lease ends unless you agree. 

So, you might want to at least talk to a property manager even if you plan on self managing. 

That's part of your return, even if you don't calculate it. 4.

Accountants are in such demand, that the best are not even accepting clients half the time.The other problem I see often with accountants on here is that they specialize in larger investors, and have really high prices when you as a smaller investor do not need all the bells and whistles.Another thing I see is folks thinking they need to have a tax professional in their state.

@Griffin Hess, even though you feel more confident networking with others regarding the basics of commercial real estate, you seem pretty knowledgeable, so you'll likely pick up on residential real estate investing reasonably quickly. 

There are similar ones for San Fran that are even worse: ;t=