Did you know?
When a 2–4 unit hits the MLS, the listing agent has options on how to label it: “Residential Income Property” or “Attached ½ Duplex.”
Residential Income → shows up in your multifamily Zillow search.
Attached ½ Duplex → shows up as single family only.
That means true duplexes often get buried in the single-family pile, missed by most multifamily shoppers.
There are two in today’s deal list. Yay for us! 🎉
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1) Cleburne New-Construction Duplex | $456K
303 Eastland St – 2025 build, 3/2/1 each side (1,250 sqft). Builder likely to take closer to $440K. Rent one at $1,850, live in the other with a roommate at $800–900. Minimal maintenance, safe equity, but won’t break even once you move out.
💰 Cash Outlay: ~$25K
🏠 Remaining Payment: ~$1,300 (+$400 reserves)
📉 Cash Flow After Move: -$760
📈 Equity YR 5: $113K
2) Granbury Duplex | <$250K
309–311 Lilac Dr – Motivated seller, new roof, updates before close. No cast iron plumbing (1986 build). Strong commuter spot + demand from traveling trade workers ($1,800–2,000 furnished).
💰 Cash Outlay: ~$14K
🏠 Remaining Payment: ~$950 (+$400 reserves)
⚖️ Cash Flow After Move: Breakeven
📈 Equity YR 5: $65K | YR 10: $132K
3) Denton / UNT Duplex | $330K
415 Pierce St – One side updated 2-bed, the other a 3-bed with upside on turnover. Current rent $1,650.
💰 Cash Outlay: ~$23K
🏠 Remaining Payment: ~$950 (+$400 reserves)
💵 Cash Flow After Move: ~$50
📈 Equity YR 5: $89K | YR 10: $180K
4) North Richland Hills Triplex | $650K
5016 Winder Ct – Two units rented, third ready for move-in. Killer location, low headache, resale appeal in 2–5 years.
💰 Cash Outlay: ~$45K
🏠 Remaining Payment: ~$1,300 (+$400 reserves)
📉 Cash Flow After Move: -$760
📈 Equity YR 5: $113K
5) Richardson Duplex | $430K (Mis-Listed)
620–622 Royal Crest Dr – Rare Richardson duplex in strong rental market. Desirable schools. Don’t see these often.
💰 Cash Outlay: ~$30K
🏠 Remaining Payment: ~$1,800 (+$450 reserves)
📉 Cash Flow After Move: -$350
📈 Equity YR 5: $117K
6) Affordable Fort Worth SFH + ADU | $185K (Value Add)
4709 Mayfair St – 2/1 SFR + guest house. Rehab loan play (~$230K all-in). Update both, end up with two in-demand affordable units.
💰 Cash Outlay: ~$16K
🏠 Remaining Payment: ~$450 (+$350 reserves)
⚖️ Cash Flow After Move: Breakeven
📈 Equity YR 5: ~$90K
7) Fort Worth Duplex | $215K (Fixer-Upper — Best Numbers)
3110 Gould Ave – 46 DOM = leverage. $215K purchase + $60K rehab = $330K ARV. Build $50K equity on day one.
💰 Cash Outlay: ~$20K
🏠 Remaining Payment: ~$850 (+$400 reserves)
💵 Cash Flow After Move: +$250
📈 Equity YR 5: $100K
8) Fort Worth SFH + ADU | $300K (Dream Setup)
1864 Highland Ave – True SFH + ADU with yard separation & alley parking. Both updated. Add a shed for ADU storage. Affordable units stay in demand when they’re “cute & homie.”
💰 Cash Outlay: ~$16K
🏠 Remaining Payment: ~$940 (+$400 reserves)
📉 Cash Flow After Move: -$315
📈 Equity YR 5: $75K
9) Fort Worth Duplex | $325K
6817–6819 W Cleburne Rd – Updated unit leased at $1,300 starting Oct. Roommate = near breakeven. Low-barrier entry with growth potential.
💰 Cash Outlay: ~$32K
🏠 Remaining Payment: ~$840 (after roommate) + $400 reserves
📉 Cash Flow After Move: -$700
📈 Equity YR 5: $85K
Thanks for taking a minute to review today’s top deals. Full analysis packets are available upon request. Questions? Just hit reply, I’m happy to help!
John