The easiest, and only, way to guesstimate the property tax and things is to look at a property already built in the area that is similar to your idea and use those numbers. 

I am married to a successful interior designer who serves luxury clients but can work with me to make rental properties look great for half the cost with her knowledge of what makes the most impact.

One intangible factor is that we'd really like to live in a new area, so if numbers end up being comparable, we'd end up looking out of state for the duplex to rent half of.

Last week this tenant casually informed me by text that he had hired a heating guy to service the furnace of the building that is in his half of the duplex.

I am a new investor and have been exploring deals in a few markets outside my area for the past month and a half.

My wife and I own our house on a half acre lot and also own the half acre lot next door.

However, we could buy cash and it would technically be easiest to BRRR. 

You can install a ceiling fan if there is one already installed in about half an hour.

If the tenant pays half of the rent on-time, you can only charge 10% on the remaining balance. 

@Tim Steward the easiest way to find out what you qualify for is to talk to a lender.