I have a strong credit rating.I do not own a primary residence.I'm a Veteran and qualify for the VA loan.I travel overseas a lot for work (gone about 3/4 of the year), but make frequent short trips back home.I've been speaking with an agent in Central Florida for the past 2 months and have been registered within the MLS system for that area.I'm hoping to buy 4-5 rental properties by the end of 2020 in or around Tampa / Orlando.

Duplexes usually turn more frequently, cost more to turn, and sit on the market longer than "good" SFR's.

You're quote goes right in my notebook so I can see it frequently while I'm writing down notes on condo developments we're looking at in our market.  

In this market small multi families are not traded frequently meaning they do not have comps for these properties.

I’m not local in Tucson, but own property there and am in the market pretty frequently.

@Murlie Keller Hi Murlie,For real estate investors who may be buying and selling assets frequently, it is important to know that you would normally update your estate plan each time you make a significant purchase or sale.

So that is most of my real estate experience so far.That said, I was looking heavily into investing primarily in Northern NJ, NYC, Philly, or even Florida (all areas I frequent for my job).

Very frequently, the owner can do 10-50% owner financing which makes getting a loan for the remainder a lot easier (at least it used to).My favorite part about seller financing is the flexibility.

@Ezechaelle Norris An a Realtor, I get contacted by lenders frequently.  

No crazy expenses, but it is an older space and needs renovated so my cleaner keeps me updated with what needs to be done which feels pretty frequent.