Trying to manage an investment property portfolio remotely comes with some unique challenges.

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A property like that with it's unique situation, the seller might accept a offer with a 30 day contingency.I'd ask the realtor why she believes the seller wouldn't reject that offer and post back what she says.One simple metric would be how long has the property been on the market?

I've had very good performance from duplexes, but you need to be selective with your location choices in Indy for SFH OR MF.

That's a pretty unique question you have there. - Duplex pros: Its going to be quicker, cheaper, and save you a small chunk of change immediately due to a lower mortgage.

Hey guys,I have a unique opportunity to purchase a 20 unit for $350k all brick buildings from a bankruptcy.  

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Both listed the unit for $500 less than the market price and only appeared on select RE websites, never officially listed on MLS. 

But @Mark Gagner seems to be doing well with it in TX..Regarding other "appreciation" markets, Austin has been on fire, and has some unique "hot" characteristics like the job scene, tech, desirable for young folks, location, etc.