We currently own one duplex in our small town that has had mixed results. It's an up/down and we've had difficulty finding and keeping tenants in the upstairs unit. (I know, this is the opposite of what a lot of other cities see.) Anyway, because of this, I've been hesitant to purchase another multi family. We now have a friend who purchased a side by side duplex to flip and has reduced the price to get rid of it before winter. He has no interest in landlording, and just wants to unload it. He purchased it for a steal due to a fire, and has completely rehabbed it--new kitchens and baths, all new flooring, new water heaters, and furnaces are 6 years old. It also has all new electrical in one unit. I've had this friend do work for me in the past and he is very thorough--he has also flipped many other properties and is very good at what he does. Here are some numbers:
Asking price: 55k
Prospective rents: 500-600 per unit (He said he has turned renters away bc he wants to just sell and be done with it, so both units are currently vacant)
I'm not sure what utilities owner would be responsible for. Obviously HVAC units are separate, but I'm guessing owner would pay water and sanitation. Taxes and insurance would likely run ~$200/mo. total.