There are lots of markets in the Cleveland area where duplexes are just flat-out bad deals while the 10-unit next door is a screaming deal, and there are neighborhoods where the opposite is true.

@Dawn AnastasiI did a lot of work on the second property, Remodeled both kitchens and gutted 3 out of 4 bathrooms.

I think what he is saying is -- "Do or do not, there is no try."

The utility employee failed to close the basement door (after shutting my entire building HVAC down and my first floor pipes froze and busted).

One issue was mine (need more insulation), the other was the tenants...they left the basement door open.

The owners next door would hate him , so he set up a LLC to to do the purchases .

I'm talking about building a "den and bathroom with a kitchenette," which would be a completely legal option with minimal complication.

A forum member recently got me interested in trying out some new lead finding techniques, including door knocking.

LI is not a market I'm familiar with but Queens is right next door and I have found it to be full of opportunities.Good luck!

But if you hate the idea of cold calling or door knocking, and most agents do, then there is little incentive to start full time.