Again, sounds like they foreclosed on duplex B, but sold you Duplex A.There is no reason for You to be signing a quit claim deed, unless you are swapping DuplexA (the You “bought”)  for Duplex B (the one they foreclosed on and you should have been buying).

In my experience, a great handyman can pain, do basic plumbing and electric, swap out toilets, replace drywall, etc.

Maybe eve a guy that carries used appliances for swapping out. 

You could also try to arrange a "swap" of some sort with an experienced investor wherein you learn investing and provide some other service.  

Nothing to sign or swap .

Lots of locals swapping stories and knowledge. 

I went with a 20 year SWAP on my commercial.

In the world of the 1031 exchange, there is a saying of "swap til you drop" - meaning that a property acquired in a 1031 exchange should only be sold as part of another exchange for the remainder of your life so that the capital gains due never occurs.

Would love to connect and swap goals and strategies!

You would probably not need an architect if you are just swapping cabinets, tile, floors, etc.