So, to inspire confidence and assure them that you won't simply walk away if/when challenges come about, you should at least have a third of your down payment even if you use gap funding.

If there isn't much to insulate the noise from one apartment to the other than it may genuinely be a case that the tenant isn't playing overly loud music.

If you decide to consider single family, the drummond site has a filter that's titled "baby boomer plans"- we must not be the only ones with this idea ;) Perhaps looking at those designs for inspiration, then choosing a duplex that mimics the plans. 

I have neither the time nor the energy to go after the boyfriend for a few thousand.I provide excellent housing and services at below-market rent and currently, the rent is at least 500 lower than the market rate, I am also willing to write off the back rent and have done so for many tenants who genuinely cannot pay.

I am genuinely curious how this would work long term.

These will be the wall art throughout the house to inspire the tenants to go out and enjoy the local area.

If it suddenly becomes critical along the way based on the niche that you end up in, you will absolutely know it.If you are interested in multi-family and haven't already done so, you may want to check out Ken McElroy's book, "The ABCs of Real Estate Investing" and his "Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing"--these are often touted as the "bibles" for multi-family investing.And, of course, the BP podcast is always FULL of ideas and inspiration, if you haven't checked that out yet.Good luck on your journey!

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Quote from @John Underwood: I wasn't having much luck finding local labor on FB groups or marketplace.I changed my address to our PF cabin on the Next door app and posted same thing and am getting replies from local people to do some deck staing and other small tasks.nextdoor is wayy better these days as the recommendation is more genuine 

I listened to your podcast and it is quite inspiring!