Appreciation - The location must be appreciating at or above the inflation rate.Investor friendly - The cost of doing business and local regulations and taxes must favor investors.I will explore each of the three criteria below but first, a comment on selecting properties based on ROI.ROI is Only a Snapshot in TimeIf you anticipate holding the property for many years, what is happening long-term is more important than what is happening today.

I have 7 units in Jacksonville FL zip code 32254.There are areas where things are rough and areas where it is okay.It is really hard to determine if $57,000 is a good price or if you are overpaying.If you never been to Jacksonville, I would suggest spending $500 on a round-trip flight and hotel for 3-4 days to explore the city.

I can but then the other room would be super small and awkward, but something we are exploring for sure. 

I also enjoy nature, exploring, international travel and working in foreign exchange .

I am leaning towards exploring this option.

Have you wanted to explore off market deals but have zero clue where to start?

Going to explore that route and see where it goes.

Me and my mother were looking for a duplex to house hack, we got approved for up to 500k but my question is I know with slim inventory and more of a selection on Single family homes I wanted to know if we are able to purchase with a standard FHA loan on a Single Family with a good size lot and and say couple months down the road turn around get a Renovation loan on the ARV with an ADU on the property to rent out due to the New laws for ADU have taken place I figured this will be another avenue to explore than just a duplex to house hack?

If it's cash flowing properly, they will see it as income rather than debt and you'll be free to purchase another property.You really need to talk to a lender to explore your options.

I’m in the early stages of exploring investing strategies.