We are in a town just outside of Boston and identical units in our complex are selling for $400k and rental rates are $2k+/mo, so it doesn’t make sense for me to approach her about purchasing it.

The prices also vary widely having up to almost 100k difference although the property characteristics are virtually identical. 

one time for incorporation, and then everything else is mechanically-identical? 

Unless their identity was stolen their credit is low and banks don't want to lend him money for a reason.

On identical duplexes that I own.

While going through another similar thread I felt motivated to ask this question.Under identical PITI circumstances which of these investments will be more profitable Invest in 3 x 1SF 250k vs 3plex @750k , (assuming 20% down) and what would be an ideal rate of return , a range would be good to know.

Turns out someone stole the defendants identity for numerous things including renting the apartment.

Hello Japeth, As an agent you will need to begin building your identity as a trusted advisor in home sales and purchases.

The roof is swaybacked and the basement floods regularly.Your basic real estate agent and wholesaler will tell you the properties are virtually identical.

Two people in identical situation will choose two different paths.Third, it will still be a roll of dice, because life is always unpredictable, and more so now than ever before.All you can get from someone answering this question with a specific recommendation translates into: "this is what I did, for better or for worse."