I imagine finding a local contractor in the area that could do it would be a start but haven't had much luck populating that list with candidates.Any advice/input on other ways I can find candidates or types of companies/services to look into would be very helpful.These properties are in Ohio not DC btw.Thanks!

Offer someone some money to talk market with you and I can't imagine that that wouldn't be the best way to get the info you're looking for!

I can't imagine being allowed a stepped-up basis when living because people would abuse it through straw man transfers left and right.

I imagine you only need 1-2 months maximum for this.

On the refi, I could imagine the closing costs being 5k or more.I'm impressed with $2,500 monthly for a duplex.

@James Masotti I'd imagine the tenant pool In Compton Village, Wilmington is much different than Hockessin.

Nothing herein shall be construed to preclude use of an electronic signature as defined in § 59.1-480, or an electronic notarization as defined in § 47.1-2, in any written notice under this chapter or legal process under Title 8.01.I suppose I take some liberty in my interpretation, but it's because I've seen a judge dismiss a U.D. case when the defendant said they did not receive an email notifying them of the landlord's choice to non-renew.If you provide "notice" in one of the methods that code recognizes then I can't imagine a judge dismissing a case because the defendant says they didn't receive it. 

I can't imagine a home without a bathroom closer to the kitchen and living room.

We'd be willing to house-hack to get a deal, but we have two not so well-behaved dogs, so I can't imagine living in a home where their barking would disrupt others.

I imagine there are less visitors, and some months where expenses aren't fully covered.