-Sean Maybe we can exchange some referrals in the future ...   

Security deposit amountYou can find plenty of examples by searching for "tenant estoppel certificate doc" or exchanging "doc" with "pdf" for more options.Here is an example and explanation: Sample EstoppelSome have a lot of legal jargon but this document does not need to be so detailed.

She's asking $700K.My question is how do i start the process of obtaining this property without having to sell and 1031 exchange my current duplex.I have not much in savings, and no where near 20-25% for a down payment for the new property.

(They both shrink your pool or buyers and combining them really shrinks the pool.)Assuming you don’t plan to do a 1031 exchange you’ll also pay higher taxes if you can’t spread them over two calendar years, but not much. 

Consult a tax professional to understand future implications.1031 Exchange: If you sell this property later, you can defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting through a 1031 exchange.4.

In that situation, I personally would not be investing in direct real estate at all.If I wanted exposure to a foreign real estate market, I would invest passively and hire a manager that has years more experience than I could ever hope to gain, and whose job is to supervise and watch everything and make sure that it goes well.Just my $0.02.And whatever you decide to do: good luck.

I've been intrigued by the concept of buying small businesses a la Codie Sanchez, but it seemed so foreign to anything I'm familiar with I just focused on RE. 

The house will still need to appraise for the amount of the loan if you offer a higher price in exchange for repair money from the seller.

Some report bitcoin has two values ( intrinsic) storage and exchange.

(As most 1031 exchangers are.).