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Duplex development

Duplex investments and duplex development

Two units on one lot, one roof and one closing. The duplex is the backbone of the current portfolio, and the product many builders and investors meet on.
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Why duplexes

Two incomes, one asset

A duplex spreads vacancy risk across two leases while keeping the simplicity of a single property: one lot, one tax bill, one insurance policy and one closing. A vacancy in one unit leaves the other producing rent.

Residential financing generally covers properties of one to four units, so a duplex can often be financed on residential terms while delivering more income than a single-family rental. For investors deploying $500K to $5M, several duplexes can build a portfolio quickly without moving into commercial lending.

New construction removes the main weakness of older duplexes: deferred maintenance. Read the Houston duplex investing guide for a full walkthrough of the numbers.

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For builders and developers

Duplex development, lot to buyer

Duplex product depends on the lot. Width, depth, lot size rules, deed restrictions and utility capacity decide whether two units fit and how they can be laid out. Marques sources infill lots suited to duplex and townhome construction and screens them against your product.

When the units are framed, the same network works in reverse: qualified investors on the private deal list can commit to finished or pre-sale duplexes, so a project can be sold before it is complete.

  • Infill lots screened for duplex and townhome product
  • Pre-sale exposure to investors who have defined their buy box
  • Pricing and rent guidance from current comparable product
  • One point of contact across Houston and Central Florida
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Duplex investments

New construction duplexes in the current portfolio

Every card shows price, monthly rent, gross yield, completion and lease status. The full address and pro forma go to qualified investors on request.
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  • Price and rent
  • Gross yield
  • Completion date
  • Lease status
  • Tax and insurance
  • Flood zone

On request

  • Full address
  • Pro forma

Investment disclaimer. All figures are estimates supplied by sellers and builders, are not guaranteed and may change without notice. Nothing on this site is financial, tax or legal advice. Buyers should independently verify all information before purchasing.

Questions

Duplex questions

Straight answers for duplex investors and builders.

Is a duplex a residential or commercial property?

For lending purposes a duplex is generally treated as residential, since residential financing covers one to four units. Confirm terms with your lender, since investment property loans differ from owner-occupied loans.

How is rent shown on each duplex?

Monthly rent on each card is the total for both units: the leased rent where leases are signed, or the seller's or builder's estimate. Gross yield is that rent times twelve divided by the price, before expenses.

Can I buy several duplexes at once?

Yes. Several investors build a portfolio of duplexes in one phase. Tell Marques how many units you want to acquire on the investor form.

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