If you have a credit card with a high limit or a line of credit on the existing duplex that might give you some wiggle room.

My main concern is the interest rates being so high now as to whether what I'm hoping to achieve is really even possible. 

I'd highly recommend attending some local reia meetings.

That’s one of the highest growth forecasts in the country while still maintaining strong rent-to-price ratios.Memphis also has a resilient economy, driven by logistics (FedEx), healthcare, and a high percentage of renters.

Much better as a short term acquisition strategy for flips IMO but always a high-risk strategy that should not be practiced by anyone who doesn't have the liquid capital to pay off the loan if needed.

I think because it's so competitive to survive in California, and being accustomed to high prices, they view the rest of the country as opportunity. 

, whether there's a high water table that encroaches on any underground utilities or foundations (and does that water table have significant seasonal water level variations), encroachments by roads or other improvements on your property, limitations imposed by easements or rights of way, etc.

I highly recommend working with him, but only if you're willing to put in the effort to build a business and though leadership brand!

Tenants in Brooklyn tend to stay a minimum of 4-5 years in NYC due to high costs of moving.  

You avoid the tax hit, and still get the use of 75% of the equity if you do a cash out refi - (but high interest rates sort of play against that to some degree presently… but you could alway refi again down the line if rates dropped.