I grew up around horses. And sometimes, Minneapolis and St Paul duplex buyers remind me a lot of horse people.
When you first decide you’re interested in a horse, a riding instructor may try to guide you toward either what’s known as a “kid’s horse” or a “bomb proof horse”.
Horses like this are tough to find. Nothing much phases them. They will put up with beginner mistakes, be unphased by changes in the environment around them, and generally give the rider an overall positive experience. And, because these horses are so hard to find, they are expensive.
Then there are the horses that are often not for the beginner. They may be big movers or incredibly fast athletes that are so thrilling to see that even those unfamiliar with horses are impressed at the site of them. On the other hand, they may also be too much horse for a beginner, barely broke, or tough to work with.
Duplex buyers are a lot like horse buyers. They think they want the big, exciting duplex with huge cash flow, low maintenance and tenants who take ca