How long are you going to own it and when will you try to sell it?

Best of luck, you will be crushing it before you know it!

You want to make sure your lender understand this as  lot do not and you will waste a lot of time if you are trying to borrow more then what you purchased the house for. 

The cleanout is about 10-15 feet from the curb, but they had to snake 70 feet, suggesting a potential city sewer issue.The plumber mentioned that if I report this to the city, they will likely request a secondary cleanout closer to the curb, which I would have to install at my expense (a costly job).

This will help you close deals faster.Focus on marketing and lead generation to find motivated sellers—direct mail, driving for dollars, and online marketing all work well here.Know your numbers—being able to accurately assess the value of properties and make solid offers is key.Network with other investors and professionals—attend local REI meetups, connect with title companies, and build relationships with hard money lenders.Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more or exchange ideas!

Will definitely be reaching out, would love to hear more.

I am currently house-hacking and will have an empty room.

How big will the duplexes be and what are you targeting as the sale price based on market comps?

Networking with local investors, agents, and property managers will be key to your success.

When the top ones can't/won't do the deal, Backflip usually will and they are super fast and easy.