Here are the reasons:Optimal Financing: By moving into one half of the duplex and owner-occupying it, you can access the best financing options available.

It is key to prioritize comps that have been sold within 3 months and are within .5 miles of your subject property.

I currently own a condo, a duplex, and my personal home (half of which is rented out) all under my own name. 

You can best cash offers at least half of the time if you are creative with terms. 

The highest bidder was half of my offer.

The trouble I am having is there is no comps to look at in the immediate area, so I just took some comps that were miles away up further north, and subtracted a little bit since the area was located near more desirable restaurants and shopping. 

You're going to have a hard time finding renters that want half a house.

Financially this deal makes sense; however, I am concerned with the safety aspect… I must live there for a year since I am looking for an FHA loan.There are areas close by that i know can have criminal activity but I am uncertain about this specific area (1-2 mile radius).

Sell it and take your half and buy a different rental?

A set price per unit doesn't make sense to me because the finishes in a C class unit in a modest market versus a B class unit in a more upscale market could be MILES apart and cost VERY different amounts to repair/replace. 3.