The good thing is the city told us and the other investors that they’re willing to work with us on this special case and right now we’re in the middle of conducting a survey to send to the city. 

Companies like RCN Capital offer specialized financing for fix and flip projects.### Renovation PlanningDevelop a detailed renovation plan to maximize the property's value.

@Ricardo Polanco I would not grant buyer early possession without a large nonrefundable deposit.

My main questions:Should I hire a general contractor to manage the entire renovation, or would it be better to hire specialized contractors for each part of the project (flooring, paint, HVAC, etc.)?

I went to your seminar, and I am not sure how your specialized website will attract the duplex owners I am looking for.

Antonio, my fiancée and I are both realtors, I specialize in value add property and my fiancée manages our property management company and is a traditional realtor that specializes in listing properties.  

@Noah Bussanich:On structure, something like the Best Ever Real Estate Syndication book by Joe Fairless will help outline some of the basics.Kim Lisa Taylor on these forums owns a law firm that specializes in syndications, and offers a free book, a free consultation.But the term "how to structure" can mean a lot of things.  

I have been in discussions with someone that specializes in SEO and lead generation for real estate investors, vetted him through references, and he seems to be as advertised.

A condo HOA can decide they want to replace all the roofs, but if the bank account is low, hit you with a $5,000 special assessment.

-If these sorts of deals are doable (preferably in NC, but I'm open to other states as well), are there real estate lawyers specializing in this sort of thing?