There is a much bigger benefit to living in a SFH versus a duplex.

Because I live an hour from there and know the STR regulations. ;)BTW I don't exactly think it's the best area for a STR. 

I live in West Village.

Be prepared for higher turnovers, dealing with parents and kids who have no idea how to live on their own (eg using dish soap in a dishwasher). 

I had a previous tenant that was living in the garage and had to do a Holdback from the seller until he moved all his stuff ad to make sure I won't need to evict him.

I had a previous tenant that was living in the garage and had to do a Holdback from the seller until he moved all his stuff ad to make sure I won't need to evict him.

I live in FL and do all my biz in OH.

I can't do anything to my rental to increase efficiencies in creating more income until it is vacant or the market decides I can.Businesses will require workers, that require leading, and that requires more patience and more hard decisions/conversations to make.

Ive been listening to the bigger pockets podcast for the last couple weeks.I would love to network with a few of you, as well as meet up for a coffee if you live in London Ontario (or relatively close).Looking forward to learning.

Better to pay more and buy property where people actually want to live.