Will the duplex cashflow significantly better than the SFH for the extra work of another set of tenants and maintenance?  

I did a recent project where we converted a giant closet into a bedroom and added a window and a normal sized closet into the room. 

Adding $200 for the HOA, my payment on his mortgage would be $1800.

Just remember that you need access to capital to keep doing deals so if you are limited on funds and tie it up in a rental property that makes you an extra few grand a year you may be limiting yourself to doing other projects.

Though, I do have an extra copy that I would be willing to part with if you'd like it.

I have a full time job and I'm considering Real Estate Appraising to both gain skills and earn some extra income to jump start my buy and hold RE investment strategy.

That extra 1.5% down goes a lonnnnnng way towards making this happen.3) Find a Local Expert -- Once you know what you'll qualify for in regards to a loan, it's a good time to team up with a local agent (particularly one who's investor-minded) and they can show you the lay of the land.

Its a 2 bed 2 bath single family unit which worked for me at the time because I had a roommate that I charged an extra $500 to and split utilities.

@Nancy DeSociodeoends on the neighborhood At a b class property I would notIfy everyone at c class I may mentIon to someone If they are walking around outside At a d class area they will know when they hear the jackhammers going

The terms also stipulate interest payments of 11% right away and 3 points which can be added to loan.