For the rest of the investors I strongly advise setting up 15 to look at and getting on a plane and flying in for 2-3 days to see them all.   

I remember in 2012 I had a friend jump on a plane with a suitcase full of cash to buy up properties in Phoenix for 50% of what they had been worth in 2008.

Now a landlord (and architect), I wouldn't build out the space without the second stair since it really is a safety issue/liability (especially in case of a fire) if anything were to happen.Full excerpt of building code below:According to the Chicago building code on egress requirements, the third story above grade plane within a dwelling unit [which in this case is the duplex-up unit], all the following conditions must be met:1.) the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system2.) the floor area of the story does not exceed 1600 sq ft3.) the dwelling unit has an exit that discharges directly to the exterior at the level of exit discharge.Your third story attic space is unlikely to exceed 1600 sq ft, but you'll probably find the sprinkler system to be cost-prohibitive.

A good friend of mine refers to parenting as flying a plane that you can never land.

The break in talking due to plane noise the locals refer to as the Pt Loma pause.  

., please do send me a message and when the deal is good, i will be on the next plane.

That is like getting in a plane versus a car and the pilot is like “I am new to this”… Curious and do not want to sound mean - but what qualifies you to have the skill set to buy this type of asset ?

Mid terms are popular right now, but make sure you have another exit strategy that works for you in case the market you choose is saturated, has governing limitations or just plane doesn't pan out. 

As I’m tied into my lease until Feb 25, I’m planing to build and house back.

@Bruce WoodruffYou can book hotels, planes, rental cars, etc.