Ive done one around finance, and building career. 

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I made nearly 6 million from my real estate investments and career, as far as net worth, only to watch it drop to 4 million due to the feds interest rates.

If the neighborhood is suitable, I would scrape and build new.

That will tell you your ROI on doing the upgrades.If that's a suitable figure, do them.If not, don't do them.That's really what it should come down to.

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Seller financing, lease options, or partnerships are alternative routes that might be suitable for your specific circumstances.Establish relationships with local real estate professionals such as agents, lenders, and contractors.

I've been in the same career field for over 16 years.

Consult with a mortgage broker to assess your specific financial situation and find the most suitable loan option.Since you have $50,000 in equity in your current residence, refinancing could be a way to access this equity and use it as a down payment for the new duplex.

If there weren't a variety of ways to profitably have a REI career, most investors would fail.