3.Rent schedule available, as well as lease and income reported to the IRS4.Not sure by what you mean doing it through the city, are referring to rehab permits?  

First time investor, hoping to obtain my first duplex soon, and this family land purchase is on the horizon as well.

I’ve invested with both wellings and sunrise   Wellings invests in other peoples funds   They do the due diligence on various operators and invest in only the best ones. 

People try to say "Well it's technically a service dog, but..." 

Question: I'm an agent trying to deal with an owner on a small commercial prop says once a buyer signs LOI they can get any relevant leases do their due diligence as well as do their inspection before going to contract.

.: I haven't passed this past legal review so for what its worth: Part of my standard requirements for everyone include income is at least 3X rent, minimum credit score, say 640, Clean record and no evictions as well as deposit is paid in full at signing of lease and 1st month rent is paid in full prior to handing over the keys.

Have a steady 9-5 job but looking to branch into real estate investing as well. 

Those remote flips and high cash flow rentals are so tempting on paper, but they rarely go well in reality. 

Well.  

You should track your own units expenses as well so when you move out, you can quickly reclaim any expenses or depreciation you built on the personal unit when converted into a 2nd business unit which would then be included on your schedule E.You also write off half of your property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, or any shared expense.