I understood in broad strokes before.

yea we have alot of money in low cost index funds as of now. they work great in between saving for a property with cash.I've though about leverage but between the p and I cap ex maitnance vacancy and all the other stuff it is cheaper to buy the condo with cash then up and sell it when I can buy the duplex. taxes are high here for homes on there own lot the condo is closer to 1 percent property taxes were as single family homes and duplexes and such are closer to 2 percent to 2.2 percent so that is a big reason why it makes more sense as of now.yea just this first duplex I want to pay cash for. after that I have no problem with leverage. but if we live in it it's gotta be paid for it creates a very stable rock so if the wind blows hard I am protected and have no worrysit really helps ease my anxiaty disorder and will prevent a stroke at a early age. a large reason as well is we cant qualify for a morgage that large.

I personally never waste my efforts stroking inherited tenants and usually prefer they just leave.  

That being said, I think in general we can paint broad strokes of what Portland will look like. 

His cash provides the down payment and you provide the rest of the stroke either with cash or owner financing.  

total waste of your time and effort... only way to work on this is if you have significant equity.you wont get the bank to lower their fee's no way..but if you want to fool with it for practice or just because it could be a good learning experience for you  to realize you cant work with these sitautions this late in the game unless your going to stroke a check ..

All cash or bank financed offer, seller financing at a higher price or a lease with option to buy at an even higher price.With option 2 - SF, I just broad stroke it. 

Sending 100 letters isn't really going to get you anywhere without some stroke of luck . . . 

Different strokes for different folks.

What about a heart attack or stroke.