Thanks, #1 and #2 - provided my feedback in earlier thread #2 _ it depends - I have duplex in NC RTP since 2007 and it has been smooth sailings for them since it all depends on the property management company you deal with #3 Also in $300K you won't get duplex in any good localities in NC and/or Texas unless one is forced to go to shady areas where you then deal with lot of tenant eviction and section-8.

I own a bookkeeping company for REIs if you’d like to chat. 

I also have been looking at brick houses because I heard Insurance companies insure lower on brick homes and I really like how they look. 

Multiple, billion dollar companies are investing substantial amounts of money into our area, such as Intel, Google, and Amazon.

Hey All,I work for an apartment remodeling company and am house hacking a duplex of my own.

Now have a sizable property management company, and do deals with guys who were first my landlord at rental arbitrage spots.

Reedy and company is the property management company.

I run an STR management company in the Great Portland (Maine) area.

I hope this helps you find what people/companies you need as you put all the pieces together.

I have properties I have not visited in a long time  and have a property management company do the repairs.