So it sounds like it is one of those things that isn't nearly as expensive as people assume it would be , and it scares away potential buyers.

We found an awesome duplex that we think has the potential to be turned into a triplex down the road.

The realtors I've met with so far are telling me I won't get any ROI on fixing the foundation as we are looking at between $100,000-$300,000 worth of work on top of being in a slide area turing off potential buyers.  

I thought that this would be a wholesale potential but I just found out that they are about to Shortsale the home.

Quite frankly I lean more toward flipping because I enjoy the process of seeing something transform (though that may change when doing it for money) and also because of the potential for higher returns.

A good agent will expose the home to millions of potential buyers.  

Hi, I wanted to get some opinions on a potential rental property.

#1: You maintain control over specific value-adding potential. #2: You ALWAYS have to pay full market value for shares. #3: You're MUCH more reliant on the whim of the economy with shares, vs. property.#4: People always need to live SOMEWHERE (even you).#5: It's much easier to BORROW to buy property, vs. shares (and STILL obtain positive cash flow).

She is friends with the potential tenant that called me that also has the 3 kids I referenced.  

But be ready to pay a decently higher rate and potential points.*** Moderator - Just responding to a post and clarifying options.