Several weeks ago I came across a 4 plex (all units are 1BR/1Bath) in what I consider a highly desirable area adjacent to the U of Cincinnati (Ludlow Gaslight).

On top of that, Minneapolis is undergoing a major surge in rental growth and the city is starting to crack down on out of town (absentee) landlords by threatening more frequent inspections.http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/260623841.htmlMinneapolis is a great place for rental income right now with avg rent at $1000/month but if you're thinking around the $130k range for duplexes any where near the U and are under the impression that they are at or above avg or livable condition I fear you're being a bit mislead.

This is an old thread so I hope u guys get this.

Then u live in the other side free....obviously this does not factor in vacancies, repairs etc.  

Let's look at this as attending Real Estate U.

What sources, sites, etc are u guys using to determine fair rent rates?

from the out lo8king in i dont see how in the world u guys can sustain that market.  

tryn 2 help u but don't quite understand the Q.  

Imagine having to come up with that extra $750 a month for property taxes and the bank telling u your escrow amount is too low .

@William Morrison U painted quiet a word picture!