Close in a exterior area and make it into a air conditioned workout roomConvert a garage into a large living areaRepaint outside of the houseChange from typical arizona rock yard to grass in front and back yard.

I currently work out of town 20 days a month so I only have about 8 days to meet up with somebody and learn.

After I settled on duplexes, we had already found the one I wanted, but if the deal didn’t work out, he was getting a good idea of what I wanted.

Learn the business, deal with the maintenance, and work out the kinks.  

I would like to work out a "worst case scenario" going forward and would appreciate any help you're willing to give.

I would use the savings because otherwise you are borrowing money at 6% so you can keep your cash in savings earning 1.75% which doesn't work out too well mathematically speaking

I Used to work out every morning and be up by 4:30am.

I'm currently renting a townhome and seeking to purchase a househack when my lease expires, maybe a duplex or triplex depending on how the numbers work out. 

Even if it don’t work out perfectly you are now an experienced investor making you leaps above many other folks here on the site!  

Maybe he will work out a down payment deal of some kind or owner finance it at a reduced price point .