The challenge is that the property only has a one-hour open house the day before the auction.Here are the details:•Opening bid: $100K•Hard money lender financing: Up to $220K (with my 20% deposit and 100% renovation costs covered)•Comps in the area: $485K–$510K•Estimated rehab (based on pictures): $125KObviously, this estimate could change significantly once I see the property.

But, just to add some color.

You don't have a great case for a tax appeal here because it looks like it was upped based on the renovation and improvements done prior to you buying it.

I also intend to owner occupyI was thinking if there is a small studio or even a garage within the four plex ,that should cover the IRA part and the rent from that studio/garage can be accounted and deposited directly into the IRA account please advisethanksFollowing - I'm based in the Easy Bay.  

If you're using a HELOC, I assume this will be based on the value of your primary residence.

Obviously if you acquire your deals based on this assumption and ended up operating better than it's more money in your pocket. 

I am based in Texas and I understand that there is a lot of affordable duplexes in Westmoreland County for a low as $90,000 on Zillow.If you are looking to House Hack like @Madison Stoner  I recommend you interview some local Investor Minded Real Estate Agent and hire the one you feel most comfortable with.

It was a while ago and I was able to have the fee reimbursed I believe, but I have a US based manager from VRBO so it was not too painful a process.

Many small businesses that are home based need a business mailing address and the use of meeting space and an occasional office. 

There is a free website that I use to find the estimated short term rent based on Airbnb data.The same information you can get from airdna but you need to pay for that service.