Just keep in mind, it's for four-unit spots, and you need to live in one for a year.

You have time on your side, and a soon-to-be-wife that's on board with house hacking - you're in an amazing spot!!

My duplex is in a prime location on a side street in the middle of our village which is always a plus, is quite large, one side is a 3/1 and the side I’m living in is a 3/3 and it has 2 deeded parking spots in the adjacent parking lot.

Living in the new place for a bit could help you decide if it's the right spot for retirement. 

Never re-glazed tiled walls before but based on the cost of the tub and surround I would imagine it would be about the same so your prices are probably spot on.

A simple string across the floor can show you the high and low spots to help identify which areas need to be adjusted.

Absolutely, your insights on the Raleigh market and its surrounding areas are spot on.

Hello guys I am currently working on my first fix and flip deal, and feel like I bump into many blind spots during the process. 

Based on that math yes, you'd clear a couple hundred dollars after all debts and expenses, not the worst spot to be if you're not necessarily needing the cashflow/trying to live off of it, but instead are focusing on playing the long game. 

Welcome, this is a great spot to learn and meet clients!