Each time on the first two I have bought in my name, renovated one side while living in the other, swapped sides renovating while living in the other, then rented out both sides when moving on to the next project.

I own two duplexes just north of Boston and always looking to connect with other investors in the area. 

Decide which game you want to play.

Decide which game you want to play.

I spent 5 years on the ground in the Detroit area building relationships, learning the market, etc.So you really have two paths.

Work for a year or two and save 100% of your money.

I figure for now I would self manage sense I've had bad experiences with PM, one, being very slow at getting things resolved and two, the contractors they usually get seem to charge the highest rates possible!

I live in West Chester, Pa with my beautiful wife and my two kids.

Usually we get loan with little to no pre-pay penalty and maybe they hit 4.5% cash on cash return going in and then when hopefully rates drop in a year or two they can refi and push cash on cash to 6 to 8% while being passive.   

Again depends on what you have for rent, but how does Zillow work if you have two applicants.