In fact, it's the person you should be trying to pay more.This is the guy who brings you deals or sells your property. 1-2% on a property is nothing compared to how energized your realtor will be for you.So you knock his commission down, do you really think he'll bring you the next deal he sees?

How does that compare to a triplex? 

"Compared to what?"  

I work up a basic rehab and a nice rehab figure and compare those to my ranges.

As far as comparable rentals go, there is another slightly better property for sale for $225,000 with 3 units right across from the hospital (not far from the other duplex location). 2 legal suites and one illegal suite with potential to make another illegal suite.

I personally rent a place with Formica countertops and older carpet (needs to be stretched) because it saved us at least $400 a month on rent compared to the places that have been updated more recently. 

My big questions would be: Why are they selling (hoping for a motivated seller), and why is this property a fraction of the other properties in the area, and what are the comparable duplexes selling for?

hi all. I'm looking for a spreadsheet that would help me analyze several properties that I am interested in as an owner occupied situation. Some of them are single families with a potential for an airbnb or studio and...

I personally don't like to finance any houses but I'm in area where I can buy so low compared to many.

Mark, great point, I think this is an important element to consider.