I would like to avoid making the same mistake this time around and would love to hear any ideas.This website is a great start and a great resource so I can avoid my past mistakes. 

I'm closing on my first duplex in a few weeks and was hoping I could get some tips that may help me avoid any mistakes regarding tenants.

My first couple were not great so the mistakes are common.

I want to start off strong, and while I know it's impossible to avoid mistakes, I want to do as much as possible to mitigate any poor decisions (anything within my personal control). 

From the exercise I'm also building a habit to do due diligence coz it's the BIGGEST mistake a newbie can make in my opinion. to get better understanding and give me confidence for out-of-state investment so I don't regret it.More thoughts on your suggestions: Don't buy in the roughest neighborhood in the urban core.

My question is - Would I be making a mistake investing when there are so many single family homes for rent?

I learned 10 times more from my first property than any book, article, podcast could have every taught me.Start with something manageable and learn from all the mistakes you make. 

this is a common mistake many make.. if things are bad and you have devaluation of real estate in a specific market then you also will have rentals that are stressed.. again market specific not all areas for sure.. but some areas you can get really hurt thinking that rents never stop.. 

I deffinatley will say, no matter where you get your deal from, always verify because even the best of the best miss things and make mistakes!

Here are some:Books: Mobile Home Park 10/20 Investment System by Dave Reynolds, Frank Rolfe Mobile Home Wealth Part 2: How to Become Even Wealthier investing in Mobile Home Parks by Zalman Velvet, Stuart Silver The New Investor's Guide to Owning A Mobile Home Park by Laura Cochran, Erin Cochran The 21 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make When Purchasing Their First Park and How To Avoid Them by Charles DeHart and Kevin Bupp (available for free from www.mobilehomeparkacademy.com)Podcasts: The Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast with Kevin Bupp and Charles DeHart Mobile Home Park Investors with Jefferson Lilly & Brad Johnson Mobile Home Park Mastery with Frank Rolfe Websites/Blogs: Park Street Partners - http://parkstreetpartners.com - This is the investment firm run by Jefferson Lilly and Brad Johnson.