I am also curious how folks are dealing with appraisals as appraisers don't view these properties as duplexes and I've heard of investors having issues with cash out refinances not hitting their target values where had the home been designated a duplex (lets say in a two detached property scenario) it would have easily appraised in their target value. 

Those effected go well beyond the property owners, the economic contribution of RE and subsequent economic loss in the form of: management, maintenance, landscaping, caretaking, hospitality, tourism, contracting, designing, pools and gardening is economically catastrophic and will reverberate well beyond specific zip codes.

Install cameras and exterior lighting on timers, place no trespassing signs, and place items that indicate occupancy - like a BIG dog bowl near the front door, shoes, etc. 

From designing the marketing materials to engaging and closing the prospective investor Matt and his team have every aspect of this training covered.

Realize that you need to design around it.  

In terms of maintenance, they are generally safer because you are not responsible for the exterior and common areas and potential leaks, etc.

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

You would likely have to do a ground-up construction for a design you are proposing.

You can stack your personal 50%s up for separate ventures while still knocking out deals without your own capital2) Read Raising Private Capital by Matt Faircloth3) One LLC with the S Corp designation to pay yourself a reasonable salary from the flip profits.

.: Stessa isn't good for keeping track of tax deduction items.Stessa was designed to just look at P&L.