Finally......I agree with Mark Ferguson that you don't want to let the tax tail wag the dog. 

PPC: long tail keywordsSocial Media: Re-targeting old site visitors. 

I see this a lot with SFR-people get into a home because they get told its a great idea, yet when water heater goes out it sends them into a tail spin.3rd, look at your total cost of ownership of and profit from the property.

This heads-I-win-tails-you-lose crap is exactly the type of thinking that got us into the mess we are currently in.

So, assuming this goes through until the end, you would get (168-145= 23) full payments at the tail end, which improves your yeild a bit.

It is those who jump in at the tail end when it looks like they were wrong and everyone else was right that lose the most. 

I've crunched the #'s and if the duplexes finished/rented out appraise for $300-320 each duplex, and you have a loan for $240k, (could take your mortgage up to 300k if you could) you will still cash flow when getting market rents of $1300-1500 per unit.However if you guys think I'd be chasing my tail seeking Fannie financing to put in a few of these duplexes I wont waste my time and will work with my local bank...however I feel I might get a better deal with the Fanny multi family small market loan/dus lender.I worked with the neighboring city on a rehab a year ago and dealt with this cities inspector as well during the process when he filled in for someone on vacation -- he's pretty laid back so as long as I'm organized getting all the permits/inspections wont be difficult.

Heads they win, tails the investor loses..

Of course, when you’re working your tail off making hundreds of offers and are appreciative to get one, it’s hard to keep this in mind.Jeff

Another idea I heard to find contractors was to hit Home Depot or Lowes type places EARLY in the morning and give and get business cards... you know those contractors are bushy tailed and go-getters.