I found a duplex (2 bed| 1.5bath| 1 car garage) in my area that I’d like to purchase.

Car Dealerships do the same thing.They tell you they’ll apply the estimate bill into the work being done.I look at this as a sign of being ripped off sometimes but mostly it’s because they need to get paid for their time and if you have skin in the game you’ll likely go with whatever price they end up quoted because you don’t want to lose money/are all ready committed.Sometimes its worth paying that small price and learning and sometimes it’s a rip off situation.Best thing to do is find a reputable company.

We could not do that.Flat screens today - Autonomous driving cars might make garages and streets more obsolete in the future.Technology is changing the school system but it is still always best to factor in properties within better school districts because they tend to be in better and cleaner areas and people want that for their family. 

Assets can also be generally appreciating, like real estate, equities ect, or deprecating, like cars or a beanie baby collection. 

Ones that stay as they are I have seen turn into car rental places such as Enterprise or Hertz.

Its probably also important to note that I have 0 debt and am basically living for free besides car insurance and a phone bill.

I bought my first home last year (town home: 2 bed 2 bathroom 1 car garage).

The city of Destin, FL recently passed some new regulations including limits on occupancy & the number of cars allowed at each STR.

@Gaege RootGet ready for the polar vortex and your car freezing! 

I’m a complete noobie, but have great credit, 5 yr job history, low dti, about $10k cash, $18k in IRA, a paid off car, and a best friend that’s currently selling his first property with about $100k in equity.