Your team will be vital in obtaining financing as well as the performance of the property. 

Was vital to me getting into the industry.

I would only get a chunk of it, and gain vital knowledge around the process.I typically make non-contingent cash offers (no inspections, no mortgage contingency etc), however, the concern over the septic system issues could not be overlooked.

Things move very quick here, so it's vital to have the right team in place. 

Here's one that may be of interest to you, because it too was dealing with a duplex, a bit more pricey than you're asking about:- https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/356...Whether any of the OP's "guesses" there were/are accurate or not I couldn't say, but you'll notice that it was VERY easy for me to find some SOLD (practice) comps - which is a also vital factor to delve into closely.

Most people commenting about how vital purchase price is, are thinking in terms of normal real estate transactions. 

GCs are super busy here in the Bay Area, so that last bit might not be as vital in your area.

This is vital to ensuring your units get great tenants.Good luck!

Obviously, education in the strategy you intend to use is of vital pittance, no one should ever jump in without at least that.My very first investment in RE (other than my primary residence) was a buy and hold as were the next several - 6 or so more - and they each were purchased with zero dollars from my pocket, 100% from a private investor (my parents were my first private investors) and the first buy and holds all had a 50% ownership split.

Very unethical, and a bad way to start a relationship with someone who will hopefully play a vital role in your business.