My idea is to buy a 2nd primary fixer with some meat on the bones, have my family move in with me. and rent out our current primary sfh since our current mortgage is low and similar well exact homes rents for about 1k over our current mortgage.since rates are up im looking at it from a blend perspective. @2.75 current and looking at a 6.5 for 2nd sfh I feel this would be the best bet.

Look at internal rate of return that blends cash flow and appreciation.

Filler is fine...there are products that are made specifically for concrete and will blend in to look ( a little) like concrete.

As you're talking to hundreds of people, many items will start to blend together and you can easily end up with "deal merge." 

I can put together a nice deal with an investment grade tenant and originally planned to do a blend and extend on, but now am thinking I might assign it or do a double closing.Also, any recommendations for good attorneys would be appreciated.Thank you!

But also possibly not dealing with a blended family either. 

We went with a blend of your suggestions.

Calvin, as a commercial insurance broker I can tell you that you will create more issues "blending" your Irrigation Consultation biz with the rentals. 

The quartz tops are a blend of sand and naturally occurring stone and are polished.

Thomas, it's interesting how real estate investing and hospitality have began to blend in the last few years.