As a new person, just getting face time from a successful person in your area may be worth your weight in gold (I mean, think about it...they may help springboard your career...).4) INVEST IN YOURSELFTake the time to research your questions you ask before asking them.

If their good tenants than I think this area is a gold mine.

Create columns for Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip and then contact info: Last Contact, Relationship, Status, Email & Phone.IMPORTANT: do NOT ask people for THEIR business, ask for referrals!

I would bet the selling price of a Duplex would far exceed the price of a SFH especially if it's in a SFH neighborhood.I wouldn't be to anxious to convert back to a SFH.You could have a POT of GOLD

(Black kitchen appliances.)Located in middle-class to upper-middle class areas.Property appeals to the masses (entry-level professionals, college students, seniors, etc.)Class C: Generally more than 30 years old Little to no amenities (for example: no washer/dryer hook-ups inside the units, window air conditioning units/no central AC, white kitchen appliances)Located in stable middle-class, working class, or lower income neighborhoodsBlue collar and entry-level professionals, college students, seniors, some renters who receive housing subsidy (*Sec. 8)Potential for stronger cash flow than Class AHigher maintenance needs than Class A and BClass D: Generally more than 30 years old No amenitiesKitchens and bathrooms look very old ("Harvest gold" kitchen appliances)Located in areas that may have high crime, high unemploymentGreat cash flow if purchased at a low price, but there is little chance of appreciation

Consider for a second how long it took people to adapt from bullion-secured paper bank notes to getting rid of the gold standard.

You're wise to be mindful of your neighbors who may not want a revolving door of short term guests. 

Make sure the guest has some credentials and is successful.

I would definitely verify the commercial status and any restrictions for renting.

It's about the team and how to manage your contractor.Two gold tips:1) Have a local partner that you trust and share the profits with you (usually 10% or the profits).