Wrapping up renovations on one side of my first duplex and I closed in July.

Many houses and duplexes that have been fully redone as well as some that are still owner occupied that will get redone when purchased.

Quote from @Algerson Andre: Hello Everyone - I own property in Buffalo,NY that sits on a big lot that has the potential to serve as ground for a New construction duplex to be built.

-buy OOS duplex and live in one and fix it to rent Airbnb, while the other unit is being rented out.

They also said that anything within the walls of my unit would be on me... such as broken sink handle, refrigerator, etc.

No, we are not interested in duplexes at the moment. 

Duplexes and multifamily are an option as well, although the dynamics are a little different.If I was still living in BR, I'd househack somewhere in Mid City - capital heights, hundred oaks, poets corner, overpass, etc.

I plan to put two duplexes on the property but with this high appraisal is there a smarter thing to do to pull that money out of it or just use it for better collateral for the construction loan most banks will lend on the transfer price within a seasoning period. we face the same issues for land entitlement and development.

Quote from @Jaron Walling: Without getting to political I'd say no.

Quote from @Evan Price: Own a duplex in the Mt.