The building has been extensively renovated by the prior owners in 2022 including new heat/ac, appliances, flooring, kitchens/bathrooms, roof.

Education Includes determing your best investment strategy, real estate strength & weaknesses, current and projected real estate market, and coming to understand what you don't know.Bigger Pockets is a great place to learn through blogs, posts and contacts here. 

He is saving/creating ~$30k a year over renting including maintenance/vacancy/landlord paid utilities for the property.

I've had security deposits and pro rated rent at closing on dozens of deals with all kinds of loans including FHA.Are you maxed on credits?

As you network with people interested in an off market deal, you can creat a FB private page or send a mass email to help find buyers, but again the front end of finding the properties can be challenging (but not impossible!). 

We are brand new to this; however, my husband has been in residential construction his whole life, including many years in project management of residential home developments.

FMR displayed on the HUD site is with utilities included.

Although it was in good condition, we earmarked some funds for further improvements, including repaving the driveway, installing a new privacy fence, and making select upgrades and repairs inside the units.One of the standout features of this property is its prime location near the vibrant downtown area of Bryan, with easy access to restaurants and shopping, which added considerable value to our investment thesis.Initially, our plan was to utilize the duplex for Airbnb rentals.

And the newest ones have no pictures included, just a description.I hate to say it but I can't monitor craiglist/zillow/hotpads each and every day (and one of the ads that still shows up involves a house I've had rented since September of 2013).

Now if you are going off of our total purchase price including the mortgage that would put me at 18%.