On paper the existing homes route seems cheaper (but not cheap like $15k-$20k like I see some posters talk about here! 

The cost was much cheaper when I went to school so it made a lot of sense, but today I really think new HS graduates need to think deep and hard about the financial decision.  

I know that its more about finding a good deal and doing the right research to make sure your investment will return a good cash flow, but for someone who is just getting his feet wet it might be smart to start with some cheaper investments.

Yours is way cheaper than what mine was so you may be going the no finance route. 

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If it's incredibly cheaper to just install the proper vents, I would just do that.

drop rent a little, maybe 50, since you are above market and they know they can rent elsewhere cheaper. but counter on terms.

This is probably my largest source of contention at the moment as to whether Id be better off going off with a cheaper duplex with less units, a bit less opportunity, but less repairs vs the alternative. 

In Bremerton there's some cheaper duplexes as well.  

Am I looking at it wrong or does places like Memphis or Alabama seem to be a no brainer for cash flow and cheaper markets?