But Your numbers are much smaller than they need to be to maximize the amortization of your loans.I'm not bringing the crystal ball. 

@Hilda Onyechi If you are looking to maximize cashflow you should look into Airbnb!

Both units are decent unit 1 and 2 need a light rehab just a lil outdated so i will be doing renovations after the leases end so i can get a higher appraised value in august with new rent rolls and the light rehab changes zillow and redfin says i can get 215k max im hoping i can get the value up to 250k by the time im ready to cash out refinance with inflation and low supply and moderate to higher demand im hoping the market keeps appreciation. i got a hard money loan for this duplex it was my only option as i graduated highschool in june of 2018 and went to trade school in sept 2018-  november of 2019 i started working shortly after and in march of 2020 i got laid off.

You could easily add 1-2 bedrooms within the existing square footage, maximizing your house hack and later on potentially rent out via Section 8 where the government pays you based on the bedroom count, not necessarily based on floor plan.

You may wish to maximize contribution to a Solo401k first because you can elect to have a Roth component as part of your Solo401k.

What makes them most valuable to you is the ability to be your guide through the maze of regulations and of potential strategic opportunities to maximize your use of the tool.

A picture is attached of the current / proposed layout (I'm not artist)My predicament is that I want to maximize my rent but I'm not sure if it will justify the addition of a wall with a door, the removal of a current door and the replacement of that door with some wall, the enlarging of window to make it meet egress standards (not positive on this one but I think I have to do this), and the removal of a closet to make a section for a door.

Any thoughts to maximize efficiency and revenue?

Hi @Sarah Bockoven,When looking for a great CPA, you want one that specializes in real estate and working with real estate investors so that they have the appropriate knowledge to maximize your deductions, expenses, depreciation, and more. 

Maximized potential by creating an additional unit that was originally just a "mother-in-law suite" and properly separated units to function as two independent STRs.