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Quote from @Paige Seeley: @Jay Hurst even with 20% down, what non conventional options are you talking about? 

This normally would not be an issue but the cost of the water/sewer is extremely high in this area and specifically because the meter is a one inch, the costs are much higher than a normal 3/4 inch on a non-duplex. 

I am new to real estate investing and BP, and I am excited to learn more about this space!

At the time, his offer was low, and I had potential plans for that space, so I turned him down.

Built in 1905, this property features a total of 2,832 square feet of living space, divided into two units.

I'm also considering a separate living room space or maybe some kind of artist studio. 

That was an excellent non-answer to my question, Skyler. hihi :)No they are not all the same. some are only interested in dealing with conventional purchases other are as you say better at handling assignments or double closes, some are commercial specialty, etc....A investor friendly one would be, at least from my point of view, one that understands there may need to be some last minute wheeling, dealing, and adjustment made to close a deal, understand what needs to be done and do not freak out about creative deals.Maybe my understanding or thoughts are wrong but that's what I meant by investor friendlyregards :) 

By "Tax Loss" I mean that it is likely that without depreciation your property is cash flow positive.If you Materially Participate in the management of your portfolio of rental properties, that loss will be treated as Non-passive, and will flow through to page one of your Form 1040 tax return.