@Matt Weddon - make sure all reasoning & communication around the rejection stays clear of all federal AND state protected classes under Fair Housing.

Which was true. 

I saw how that proposal is basically her giving me a 0% loan, but at the same time I believe that structure will avoid her taking a large loss (approximately 30k if she accepts a 300k offer).I do not know why she doesnt get a PM, I only share the facts of when she purchased it, the purchase price, and the reasoning she shared with my realtor as to why she is selling after such a short time period.

I wanted to start with a cheaper property I could reasonably afford and also learn from.

Most military are in somewhat decent communities so I cannot see to many reasons not to.

Are you interested in S8 because of a personal reason or you think it's the next "hot" investment idea?

I'm not sure if its true.

Setting up. the LLC in Oregon would just result in similar compliance requirements in CA if the latter is true. ...This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Remember most of Pace's minions have limited understanding of this business so you have to take any endorsements with some level of skepticism. 100% true. 

i understand a true duplex might be a lot more expensive, but i think it's at least worth continuing to research and keeping an eye on.and sticking to my original point, OOS can be tough.