We are considering the following options:-I purchase the property from my aunt – Perhaps we can do seller financing to reduce fees?

While it will not reduce the actual cost it will help with the monthly cash flow.I am curious if this was a single-family house converted into a double.

-flips and BRRRRs are very time consuming, energy intensive, and hands-on. 

I've heard Trump most signed an executive order to eliminate reduced rates for section 8.

I live in a lower-income area, so I figure that the better tenants you will get with a safe house, the ongoing safety the tenants feel, and the lowered risk of a break-in (when occupied or vacant getting ready to lease), and reduced headaches/vacancy/potential damage are worth the marginal up-front cost of having it installed.

Quote from @Eli Ling: You are losing over $160 a month or $1,920 a year by keeping a tenant who can barely afford the reduced rent, and he complains even though you provide pest service.

An existing duplex provides immediate rental income and proven market comparables, reducing risk.

.⚠️ Market Changes: A hot market today might cool down before you sell, which reduces the profit.⚠️ Financing Challenges: Hard money loans carry high interest rates that nibble into the bottom line.Unrealistic timelines: If you think you're going to be in and out in 60 days, you're sadly mistaken-most flips take longer than expected.Real Talk: Is Fix and Flip Still Worth It?

House hacking can certainly be a great way to build equity and reduce living expenses, but it’s essential to have a cushion in case your rental income doesn’t come in as expected or renovations take longer than planned.

We converted to a self-service model a few months after we took over, which has substantially reduced the workload.