To further explain: as Buy and Hold investors we are all about doing a project and minimizing the maintenance for years to come.

I find by not using the flex corrugated pipe and instead the solid ducting, you get less build up because it has less to get stuck to. ( minimize bends and turns also )

If you are going to try to sell a $1000+ program or coaching service at the end of the presentation then it is a lot easier if you are pitching the dream.

Much less overhead and regulations, not the normal ordering headaches you'll find, staff is much more reliable because they NEED their jobs and the stress level is minimal.

There is a 1 hr networking session followed by a pitch/advertising period.

It's purely to find income property and if that rule works in an area that can still be considered good, with good tenants and minimal problems, then use it.However, in a market like Phoenix AZ, you won't get anything close to that anymore unless you want to rent to gang members.

So recently I've brought 2 duplexes in Dayton OH as a newbie investor (22yrs old, w/ decent salary).It's funny because when I see forums specifically talking about Dayton I always start regret it but there's always a silver lining and I need advice on how to weigh those options.To simplify it:Duplex 1$24000 ; $4500 down; 5% interest over 5 yrs$5-6k complete rental rehabDuplex #2$32000Bought outright from financed HELOC on primary home > 15yr loanMajor curb appealVery minimal rehab required I make about $30k living with my mother handling this out of state investing as rookie, and as expected it is hard but I'm keeping my head high and pushing. 

Our first unit was on a flatter section of property with a minimal crawl space and was built for about $85 sq/ft with hardwood floors/granite tops and stainless appliances.  

This way you could potentially line up the tenants so that there is a minimal gap between tenants.  

Jersey City's Master Plan both acknowledges and laments the widespread conversion of 2-family buildings into multi-families, and the recommendation is made for the city to try to minimize such conversions.