The tenants are also motivated to not have issues since they do not want to lose their benefits.

More of the same is usually the key to incremental improvements (or "kaizen" if you follow Toyoda inspired management theory), synergies, efficiencies and eventually mastery.However one duplex does not make a strategy - I changed to SF after my first duplex almost 10 years ago after I realized I did not have the time to scale the more management intense 2 families.So I would ask the question, what are the 10 next properties you will acquire?

You lose control and efficiency when managing remotely. 

What motivated you to invest in Newark?

He or she has implemented systems and hired employees to efficiently manage the day to day demands of the business.

I don't need anyone else to motivate me.

Look at things like window tinting to make it more energy efficient.

I am very motivated to buy my first property and eventually start generating some cash flow. 

You came to the right place to learn more about real estate and connect with other motivated investors.

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