Cindy,If the duplex is owner occupied there are dozens of quality Insurance companies that write a Homeowners policy for an owner occupied 2 family. 

You'll have greater tax benefits and higher change of appreciation due to the size and quality of asset(s) you'll be purchasing. 

Are their listings detailed with good quality photos?

They swallow marketing costs so you can have quality deals.In the Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania, I have a strong recommendation for Popoola Properties and ReiMba the best in the Lehigh Valley, Tell them Femi sent you and join their buyers list

It usually doesn't need as many coats to finish the project and the quality of paint serves you much better in terms of mitigating smell, wear and tear over time, wash-ability etc.

I'd focus more on general quality of life and where you'd rather live.

So you need to provide a spotless, quality, unique adventure for them.

We have teams and systems already set up there, so that’s going well.What I really need help with is, I also want to expand to Texas, maybe Georgia or any other investor friendly state to replicate what I did in Canada which was buying boring single family long term rentals in quality cities with great GDP growth, job growth, population growth etc.

Not all 4bed/3bath homes are the same in terms of quality, layout, amenities, etc.

Are their listings detailed with good quality photos?