With the deferred maintenance and your $150K rehab budget, offering $200K out of the gate would not make financial sense.

If it goes south, you'll have to evict, having the real estate lawyer who drafted your lease agreement has a stronger argument in court if it makes it that far.

There are several duplexes out there for sale and if you do it right, it can be financially beneficial for you.  

The victims are a family in Texas that loaned him their life savings.Any leads on his financial assets would be appreciated and greatly help this family. 

You might consider: Consulting a Real Estate Attorney – Your emails may possibly prove misrepresentation.Requesting Public Records – A FOIA request might reveal why the city denied you but later approved the duplex.Escalating to City Officials – Bringing this to local officials could expose inconsistencies.Exploring Tax Write-Offs – A CPA might help offset your financial loss, if it is possible.I’d definitely seek legal advice.

I’m in a small financial bind right now and I could use the $300 back, especially since I’m not really planning on using the pro features any time soon. 

Finally, work with your lender to assess the financials thoroughly before jumping in.

I know there is not a ton of resources that don't require large financial commitments, just wanted to see if anybody knew of cheaper alternatives. 

Ultimately, balancing your student debt and financial goals will help guide the best decision.Good luck!

Hello @Diana Teng,If you choose a city that meets the financial independence requirements and work with an experienced local team, you should be OK.The goal of real estate investing is financial independence.