And some unexpected costs (e.g. had to replace a lot of doors I didn't think about).

If we don't hire a property management company to manage our 3 door rental, but then we need to evict someone, are there property management companies that will just do this portion for a fee? 

Next door to that there was another duplex I have been eyeing and lusting after for six years.

Hello Bigger Pocket folks,My wife and I are about to break through our first door in our investing career as we move into our first home together (in 9 days!!!)

Purchase price: $325,000 Cash invested: $1,500 Commercial Business Office, Garage & Warehouse - This property was an old 3 bedroom house that another flipper fixed up, enclosed the garage, added a 1,200 sq. ft. metal building (warehouse/shop) before we purchased it.

End product turned out great, with amazing upgrades including oversized garage, quartz counters, custom cabinetry, designer tile showers. 1 property is current under Contract, 1 on market!

End product turned out great, with amazing upgrades, including oversized garages, quartz counters, custom cabinetry, designer tile showers. 1 under Contract, 1 on market!

Purchase price: $330,000 Cash invested: $58,000 1951 square foot single family home with 2 car garage. 5 minute commute to military base.

This means you would have 29 properties with the same cashflow as before, but managing less doors, with lower maintenance headache from your 2 least favorite and most aggravating properties that allow you to spend more time/money on more quality acquisitions.

For example land values make a significant difference in my neighborhoods, other places it could be garages, or bedrooms.