Any tips or recommendations on getting started are greatly appreciated.   

I'm working on a new investment property. 

There, you'll find detailed information on investing, both in general and specifically in Las Vegas.Before I continue, note that unless otherwise noted, the charts only include properties that match the following profile.Type: Single-familyConfiguration: 1,000 SF to 3,000 SF, 2+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ garage, minimum lot size is 3,000 SF.Price range: $320,000 to $475,000Location: All zip codes marked in green below have one or more of our client’s investment properties.What we are seeing:The chart below is from the MLS and includes ALL property types and price ranges.Rental Market TrendsThe charts below are only relevant to the property profile that we target.Rentals - Median $/SF by MonthInterestingly, September saw a rent increase MoM ($1.21/SF vs. $1.18/SF), bucking the traditional seasonal slowdown trend.

You are talking about making minimum payments on your credit card to help finance repairs and according to your numbers the mortgage on the duplex is already at half of your monthly income. 

This depends on the lender and what is charged in the orig fee.

After a thorough market analysis, I reached out to the seller directly and negotiated a fair price based on comparable sales and the property's current condition, emphasizing my ability to close quickly.

“You’re not just renting a room; you’re on this journey with your guests,” he told me.

So you would be getting a hit of $1,642.5 per month on the properties based on the numbers you provided approximately.

You have a leg up on most in that you understand regiment, organization, responsibility, and dependability. 

I just picked up the book on investing in real estate with no (and low) money down.