Originally posted by @Joshua Gorsky:@Chris HartAgreed with the others that the terms of the contract will help untangle some of the mess.

@Joshua McAuliffe you'll get that done no problem!

Joshua, thanks for your reply.

@Joshua PoitrasYour profile indicates that you are an agent, you likely want to work with a CPA who understands deductions available to real estate agents.MLS Access fees, E&O insurance, Home office, Mileage are some of the deductions available to agents.Below are some tips to find a Local CPA that specializes in real estate1) Attend a Local REIA / Real Estate meetup and see who other investors are using as a CPA2) Network with other investors from your City/State that you find on bigger pockets and see who they use as a CPA3) Look for CPA's with good google/yelp reviews where 'real estate' is mentioned in the review.4) Verify that your CPA is licensed.

Thank Bob and Joshua for your reply.

Originally posted by @Joshua Janus:What is your annual cash on cash? 

Quote from @Joshua Marti: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Quote from @Randy Mitchell: Yes sir I have heard of him!

Joshua,Here are my recommendations:1.

There are things I can see, but it's a 100 year old house, I'm sure there are others I'm completely unaware of.Thanks @Joshua Janus, I hadn't considered a HELOC. 

@Joshua Martin do you plan to house hack the duplex or are you buying and holding as a rental?