Of course borrowing to the max that lenders will give you is risky.

Of course not but they could and they are as rational as any prediction the market will tank

Then you can replace your siding appropriately.Of course, it's always best to have your contractors give their opinion as well -- ask your window and siding guys what they prefer.As for roof, that can be before or after, though if it's in bad shape, you should get it done as soon as possible.

John Cochrane says in his course that you have to bid on the HUD property every day until the property has an accepted bid.  

If you can compete well with the rental rates and still make the money you want to per door, why not.I agree with Brandon that duplexes aren't generally a great investment if your goal is to sell in a relatively short time... unless of course you are purchasing, and I assume refurbishing, for way under market value.

I've tried some real estate guru courses and I feel like I'd more likely to have more practical progress and results working with someone.

Still have to find the right deal of course, but employment and other trends are good.Look up Jeff Brown.

Any buy and hold properties Id of course put under separate LLCs(maybe in groups of 3 each).

Of course, I'm not sure what exactly going on with your buyers but it is frustrating as hell when you personally cannot control things and at a mercy of other people.

Now they have an idea of the investment and they can leave their information so now you can setup a meeting to further discuss the opportunity in detail, explain some deals you have in the pipeline, etc...I am just looking to see if someone has a website similar to this that I could be directed towards or if there is someone selling a product like this...I am not really wondering if it will work...I am more interested in testing it myselfany suggestions on sites or courses or products would be greatly appreciated...also, appreciate the response