Duplexes are a little easier than 3-4 units with FHA since they don't have to meet self-sufficiency requirements.

The 8' doors are interesting.. dont get a lot of request for that other than front door.

Taxpayer benefit: Exiting conservatorship will be a significant revenue event for taxpayers, providing the US Treasury with more than $300 billion, for their ownership interest.FNMA is still publicly-tradedRemember, the FNMA stock still trades today.

After reading Rich dad poor dad when I was 16 and began reading more of his books it was clear that a duplex was the way to jump start my career as an investor and more superior than a single family when it came to cashflow.

In The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, it profiles a couple who used this strategy.

There is also a ton of different financing strategies available other than your conventional mortgages.

The $1,500/sq. ft. estimate seems reasonable since 4 Dewey Ln and 597 Beavertail Rd support that pricing.One thing to consider is whether any of the comps had unique features or lot premiums that could push their price per square foot higher than what your property might command.

If anyone is open to doing business down in florida (Melbourne Area) id be more than happy to connect you as well.

@Collin Luckett  Just adding, if you have the ability to fund with your HELOC, it would be far cheaper than PML or Hard money. 

Also, the houses that we like the most usually have the strongest appreciation.