When you live in that duplex for 2 years and then sell you'll be able to take 50% of the profit tax free (the allocation for the side you lived in). 

So, just give it your best self-help effort to find them, and then let the GAL do his or her job.As far as an ejectment lawsuit, the real question is, was the property legally abandoned?

Start with Reonomy or Costar to identify all the 100+ units in your target market (on and off market) and then see if you can get into direct contact with some owners.

I am going to finish the rehab and get it rented then resubmit for a rental loan.I have used Cashcall Mortgage twice and have been very happy with them but Elite seems to be more flexible and have more options so was going to see if they are competitive.

Then there’s city regulations—some places heavily restrict short-term rentals, so you’ve got to check the rules.If you find the right spot and automate stuff (guest communication, cleaning, etc.), it can be profitable.

If you are syndicating or partnering with other investors to fund a Sponsor's deal and you are a company doing this (LLC, partnership) then get a PPM attorney and file with the SEC. 506B is easiest but if it is really risky...then 506C is best. 

My CPA was unsure... do you issue 1090-NEC for the difference between 1099-K and 1099-MISC or do you double up the income (i.e. 1099-NEC for gross rents from PM, 1099-K of the net owner distribution on 1099-K, then owner reports double income and puts a line item expense for the 1099-K since 1099-MISC covers gross rents).You need a new accountant lolPM issues 1099-MISC, not NEC for rental income paid to property owners.You would still issue the rental income paid to the owners regardless of the payment method.The Property Owners should add an expense line item on Schedule C stating that income reported twice on Form 1099 to offset any duplicated amount.

They asked me to empty my savings, max out cards and then finally to take out a loan.

Rent growth has a larger impact on long term cash flow then initial cash flow.I am confident that on a 10 year hold, the higher cost market BRRRR in most markets will out perform the lower cost market BRRRR. 

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.