I have tried to buy som duplexes or triplexes in London ,ON , but man , make sure you visit them before considering them, the kind of people who live there is broke, and dont believe they are even paying.One bed room is not as wanted as 2 bd rooms, since families prefer larger condos, but if your target is single professionals, then that might works.

If it's a complicated and expensive process, avoiding it would be preferred if possible.

How to factor in the nature of maintenance -- the veteran DIY fixer is always going to spend less than the guy who doesn't know what a scope of work is relying on a property manager to hire preferred contractors who are kicking back to the PM, the incompetent DIYer is always going to spend more than the competent one, the guy fifteen states away with no boots on the group managing major rehabs remotely is always going to get the shaft.4.

I'm a local northern Nevada real estate investor looking to build up my network more, let me know preferred investment vehicle and what you can bring to the table (I.e. skill/trade, money, investment, ...) and I'll see if I can find a fit for you.

Was it just the price difference or do you prefer those units?

Whether or not to sell or rent can best be determined by you:  1)  What do you prefer?

@Brenden Mitchum I totally believe you and prefer an agent that lets me talk to the seller.

I would prefer to go in on a property together with my friend but believe cosigning on an investment property is not doable. 

Also, what are some of your preferred neighborhoods to invest in (A, B, C)?

Preferably a single family?