Will these items raise the value of the duplex to a future buyer In that neighborhood, that is something to speak with some local real estate brokers about.

Because an entrepreneur will learn about real estate investing (which we are all doing), then go out and find a good deal, THEN go out and raise the money - thereby not needing their own money. 

The questions you raise would be addressed by closing through title and obtaining title coverage.

Price materials and labor cost will depend on how large of scope of work but a good company is going to be around 3500 a week plus cost of over head we also pay 30% tax on our income also like you guys but if you anticipate 4 week rehab well be ready for minimum of 14k in labor +14knis low end in my opinion... now I'm currently eating my lunch on a rehab from hell but it's gonna be a work of art from where it came from... this was the worst of the worst in my career water damage to all structural raised the roof on a horrible addition and did it correctly. 

Otherwise I have tenants paying on the date promised plus late fees which in turn raises my monthly income.

The term syndication often is used in a multifamily/commercial or other real estate transaction, where a property is being purchased and the GP needs to raise capital (equity, often) to purchase the asset.

or ban full sugar soft drinks from EBT cards they cause our medical system billions.. 

Do I raise the rent and make $600 a month on passive income, keep the property and chance this home not appreciating much more bc of what's currently happening in Florida with excess amount of inventory sitting there?

We've seen seller financing come back in a big way, and I think it will continue as debt continues to be challenging.Syndication, raising capital for less experienced operators, and those who have challenging deals, will be more difficult in this part of the cycle.What tools/strategies are you using to close deals today?

For example do you have a US based credit card, any type of USA loans you are paying, like car note, cell phone bills, electric bills?