I would suggest start by reading the Ultimate Beginners Guide that's available through BP to get an idea of where to start as far as why you want to invest, as well as what you want to invest in.

Ultimately, it's what works for you - and then it attracts clients who like your business model.

I can't think of anything that would not just take more time out of your day and still leave you with the ultimate problem, that being that the walls need to be properly repainted. 

What method do you use, (or tools/software), to "archive" market trends to ultimately have your own "database" to draw market insight from. 

Of course it depends on extent of reno and ultimate profit margin.

The market has tightened up a bit and this may be the reason why some of us survive as investors and others fizzle out. 

The Bank is trying to foreclose on that existing mortgage that is still in my name that my Buyer promised to pay which I have ultimate responsibility when the Buyer fails to do so. 

Maybe not for a first timer, but you can absolutely flip long distance, as ultimately you will want your systems in place so that you can be anywhere.

My ultimate goal is to take over the property free of tenants so I can renovate one side and rent it as quick as possible and then move on to the other side.

. --- YES ----3. 1031 has to have the same owner on both ends, so you can only 1031 within "A LLC" --- I understand this - ultimately I want "A LLC" to own the new construction duplex - what I was inferring is possibly I could take the construction loan in my personal name then sell it to "A LLC" when it's completed and ready to be placed in service.4.