I would like to use the equity I have built up in my current duplex to purchase another investment property.

In the 2024 insurance market, CA is hard to place, so even though you could force them onto a single policy, it may be more economical to keep them separate.I'll send you a note with the carriers who can do this for you.

Do you consider worst case scenario and base your potential offer based on this? 

They do seem like things I need a little more seasoning on in terms of education.

Looking to hear some expert takes on this scenario.TC Hey TC, for clarification, is the buyer requesting seller concession of 2% at full ask for closing? 

@Anthony Bodota welcome to BP in the OC. 

You would have to learn a lot about the sponsor to see/or know exactly what they are doing.

I was hoping someone with some experience would be able to answer a few questions I have, such as: What kind of deal finding strategies are most efficient in areas like these?

Things that AI won’t know:Market rent as isMarket rent renovatedCost to renovateSpeed at which renovations can occurLease up rate once renovatedInvestors learn all of this by doing work in their market.

Less money on your part and you can pocket the profit between the actual rent and what you charge the others.Good Investing...