The houses weren't maintained by the owner that well.

As long as it can be done somewhat cost effectively.

It has an interesting effect on the brain over time.

The past few years, we have been struggling maintaining our properties out of country.

me personally I don't feel to much of a difference on building structure 1 roof x amount of walls just seems bigger space obviously 2 tenants on a duplex = more calls and issues via them as well as double the appliances to maintain  but also double the rent just wanted to pick a few brains and see what people that have walked the walk so to speak feel about it:) thanks in advance

I once had a guest who had to deal with a slab leak in our newly remodeled bathroom (not fun) that effected the use of the bathroom but after all was said and done, they saw how proactive we were in fixing the issue.

How does global volatility and demand for US paper relative to other fixed income options effect the long end of the yield curve? 

Scraping the property and replacing it with another home is possible, and what is a cost effective recommendation for a replacement. 

I maintain and repair my properties when it is necessary.

We live in an association-maintained neighborhood with an HOA.