It was an off market property that my realtor found while I was out of state.

What type of loan are you in the market for ? 

Question: assuming an ideal brrrr that has all investment extracted at the refinance, why would you choose a low cost market over a high cost market?

I am in the Milwaukee market and we deal with this often.

It's likely you'll be able to raise the rent as well with the upgraded unit and you can look to market it during the time of rehab. 

Connecting with local GC groups in your area will help you connect with subcontractors, find out tips and tricks of the trade in your local area (since all areas and their real estate differ slightly).Also, have you considered the motivation behind building a brand-new duplex versus finding one on the market?

And lastly, market risks and mismanaged funds can also create major headaches, especially for those involved in lending groups.

Starting from my backyard I'm looking to connect with some vets in the industry and familiar to the area/market.

Just know that it is a "no days off" kind of business and very mechanical.I would suggest documenting your process via video so that eventually you can bring people on to replace the different hats you will be wearing.Keep in mind of these 5 components of any wholesale business.lead generation, deal sourcing, underwriting, marketing, transaction coordination.

I can't speak too much to the market on the Westside, but as far as affordability on the West Coast Spokane is worth looking into.