We also don't know the exact numbers of your prospective rental investment (including taxes, insurance, PM fees, etc.).Once you know all of those things, calculating this shouldn't be a huge task.If I had to ballpark it you'd be cash flowing perhaps $800-$1,000/month on the duplex given the rental amounts you ball parked.

First time buying an investment property.

Finding investment properties in Lexington can be challenging right now, which is typical in many places.

Question for the masses: is it worth it or beneficial to obtain a real estate license while investing?

Does anyone know if North Linden area in Columbus, Ohio a good place to invest in for long term in multi unit (6-unit) apartment buildings from growth and safety standpoint?

Welcome to BP David and good luck investing!

Basically.....You invest the $50k-$60k up front for a single-family build or $100k for a duplex build.BTR company creates an entity together to own the asset.BTR company secures lending and builds out the asset over the next 6 months.Once it’s complete, BTR company refinance out and you get your $50k back + 16% at that point (or $100k + 16%)You retain 30% equity in the asset going forward (and therefore 30% of the cash flow or profit upon selling)Exit: 6-7 years once BTR company packages it and sells it to 4.5 Cap rate to Wallstreet. 

Would love to hear feedback from other members, builders and commercial brokers.Thanks Do a Google Search for 'Hamza Invests in Houston' and assess if you like his program

This is a DSCR ratio of 2.01 and an annual cash on cash return of about 34% (30k cash invested) This would be a good long term play.  

Especially when you do not have a steady flow of money to "invest."