My questions would be is it possible to find lenders given my low credit score?

@Katie Haney  careful that price range and tenant range is for experts in the local market generally.. out of state folks stand a very good chance of having some pretty rough financial times .. take your 50k and buy something for 150k you will thank your self over time. there is a reason a duplex would sell that low in todays market.. the market is pricing for risk.. when you live out of market your risk already goes up... there are plenty of better buys out there .. than a duplex at 50k..

Inventory is always low here.

The price is at a discount and the house needs a full reno but the comp ranges are extremely tricky.

My perspective is that a lot of people think certain businesses are low-touch.

Also, its my opinion that if the tenant isn't responsible for the charges but you are, you should still have a problem with these, they all appear extremely bloated except for maybe the $50 inspection.

@Mary Joe Not meaning to be a smart ***, but if you are looking for passive, low return, risk averse, long term investments, what not just invest in a few good income (dividend paying) blue chip mutual funds?

Use a form of "extreme vetting" on the potential tenants.

I would also add real estate and bonds to the list as well.I think we are in a deflationary environment (i.e. too much debt and excessively low interest rates) and expect the value of most asset classes to fall over the coming few years.Like you, I'm saving my cash and hoping to buy my first rental property when prices come back down.Best of luck with your investments!

I do have a flip in Louisiana that sits a little low that could have issues but the lot is probably worth what I paid for it