I suppose it's so old that it's back in style!  

Hello, I am a first time homebuyer looking to finance with either a 203k loan or standard FHA loan I have pretty decent credit but not enough cash down payment for conventional loan which is why I'm going the FHA route..my goal after I receive my preapproval is to buy a foreclosed fixer upper in the price range of 60k-80k(either duplex or single family) and use the 203k to add value i.e add rooms upgrade kitchen etc then after a year of primary residency (required for FHA loans) I plan to rent out the other half (if duplex style) and hopefully create some kind of positive  cash flow after expenses etc.

When you keyboarded "these houses" what homes are you specifically talking about... location, style, condition etc.

I do agree that you need to tailor your style to each person but be yourself. 

Have your realtor take you to a style of condo you are looking to invest in.

Is wholesaling something that would fit your style.

I also try to know my tenant's life style, I know the teenager plays the stereo loud, so showing after school might not the best time for me.

@Bob To minimize you downpayment, you'll need to get a Fannie/Feddie style residential loan.

I guess my real questions is whether or not it is fair to replace the broken doors with the same style and quality, even though the originals are very old?

If no, than I would say wait to see how the market acts in that area and if you want to start buying rentals somewhere else, then you could keep or sell that one, once you do you can buy another in the great area you found.Do you see yourself hanging those property management style task?