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Buying A Duplex: What You Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

Cons of Buying a Duplex: Managing a duplex comes with added responsibilities, such as handling tenant disputes, increased maintenance costs, and financing complexities that may differ from single-family homes. In other words, you save on land costs while still having two homes in one structure.

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What Does SFH Mean in Real Estate?

Bay Property Management Group

In fact, property management companies in Northern Virginia often assist the owners in handling everything—from finding great tenants to keeping up with repairs and maintenance. SFH stands for a single-family home. It’s a detached house built for one family, with no shared walls or spaces.

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What Is a Fourplex? A Practical Guide for Property Investors

Bay Property Management Group

Main Takeaways Fourplexes offer multiple income streams and easier residential financing (like FHA/VA loans) while enabling “house hacking” for reduced living costs. Key challenges include higher upfront costs, increased tenant management, and limited market inventory compared to other property types.

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The 5 best rental markets in Illinois for investors & property managers in 2025

Buildium

Illinois has a diverse and resilient economy anchored by industries like manufacturing, agriculture, finance, healthcare, and logistics. If you’re looking to expand your real estate portfolio or property management services within Illinois, this post will guide you through evaluating 5 up-and-coming real estate markets there.

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What’s the best property management maintenance app? 6 of the top options

Buildium

read Download Buildium’s 2020 State of the Property Management Industry Report Download Today --> Get the latest industry insights. --> MktoForms2.whenReady(function Monthly property management resources will be delivered to your inbox! --> Published on June 12, 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS What Is a Property Management Maintenance App?

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Condo vs Duplex: Which Should You Choose for Investing?

Bay Property Management Group

Duplex Disadvantages: Condos tend to have HOA fees and slower appreciation, while duplexes typically require higher upfront costs, more maintenance, and may be harder, or cost more, to finance. Category Condo Duplex Financing You may be able to get a regular home loan for a condo, just like you would for a house.

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The Pros and Cons of Different Property Types: Which Is Right for Your Columbus Rental Strategy?

RL Property Management

Not All Rental Properties Are Created Equal When investors think about building wealth through real estate, the focus usually lands on metrics like ROI, vacancy rates, or long-term appreciation. But there’s a foundational factor that often gets overlooked: the type of property you invest in. Property management becomes essential.