I'm sure you'd like it to continue there, because you're trying to backpedal now by attempting to move the conversation out of the place where everyone can see it. 

I will attempt to reply with additional pics.

With current prices and interest rates, I would not attempt to jump into the STR game in a busy market unless that sub-market is showing abnormal YoY growth OR you have a solid plan to perform in the top 10% of current listings in that market, assuming the revenue pencils out.

As far as privacy you could list the property on MLS as a one time showing with a highest and best bid price, but no matter what you are going to come across people who say cash, but attempt to come to the table with a conventional, FHA or DSCR loan (personal experience). 

The lender did mention to me the alternative of putting the other 80K (put 20% DP instead of 40% DP in an attempt to offset negative cash flow) in a High yield saving account (currently @ 4.5%). 

Please excuse my ignorance.1) In an attempt to learn from folks who have done this, what is the best way to finance the gut rehab of the existing property and the new construction of a duplex?

For context, I am in the due diligence process of a quadplex in a C-class area. 2 bed/ 1 bath800 sq ftPP: $275kCap Rate: 7.5%This is my first attempt at BRRRRing a multifamily.

What subject to invokes is entrepreneurial risk; the thing all real estate investors live with in an attempt to grow our assets, and gain a financial “free” lifestyle.  

I have found two contractors that I am interested in via Thumb Tack and will attempt to do a cross-reference using Angie's List. 

My family and I are moving out of the property, and I would like to attempt to rent it, before putting it on the market.