I'm finding when I look at a given property, I get inaccurate comps in two ways: 1st, a property will show up in the list as a comp to my subject property but have a REALLY low sale value; upon investigation I find that the property acutally hasn't sold in 10+ years but PropStream thought it was comp; 2nd, a property will show up as "Sold" in the MLS status, but all ownership and transaction history tab don't reflect the new data.

It’s all in you POV. 

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After covering all expenses, the duplex generates a positive cashflow of $400 per month.

It's possible the first letter or summons will slap your tenant quickly into compliance, or you may go all the way to court/judgement/sheriff removal. 

As a complete beginner with no experience at all, please guide me on everything I should know and all the steps I need to take to make a successful investment.Thank you in advance.

Those assumptions may not happen on this deal all on its own, BUT if they are reasonable assumptions over the course of many deals those assumptions should bear out.5.

This is all seems really odd to me.

It all depends on what price you are paying.