This would actually be a great opportunity to sell the duplex...and buy a large apartment building since you have so much equity and they tend to produce better income . 

Use all the tax benefits, opportunity is right in the corner with money.Good LuckVivek

My specific interests are in rental properties and wholesaling, and I learn about more opportunities every day!

Juan,As someone who is interested in finding REO opportunities in a different part of the country, I’m curious as to what you’ve learned about the process since posting this discussion.

I would like to chat about potential investment opportunities in the NoVa area.

I think you have to come up with the % that makes most sense to you, and be willing to adjust if you have a really good opportunity come your way. 

There's a wealth of knowledge here as well as an abundance of networking opportunities, so capitalize on them.Happy to help in any way I can, Damon. 

We will see another buyer's market someday.Until then, I'm looking for buy-hold properties that have value-add opportunities to provide some cushion if we see prices depress in the next 1-5 years.  

For the market I'm evaluating for investment opportunities (northern california, san francisco bay area), none of the small multifamily properties I analyzed have positive cash flow after taking out PITI & 5% reserves (5% maintenance+ 5% vacancy+ 5% capex). 

What an opportunity for the airbnb folks!