One who is active still and recently did a case study write up like this is Don Konipol, the other pops on every now and again and did a BP episode many years ago Aaron Mazzrillo so search those two names and read some threads.A more likely scenario is not what you mentioned as the ever growing note/value deal, at least not as outlined.

In those cases we may offer "one month free" but it will be the third month that is free.

Trying to get a split level (not a lot of sqft) on the market in the next three weeks and trying to decide on whether to open the wall between the dining and living room for a feel of openness or leave it as I have heard from two interior designers that the open concept is on the way out as we are more at home and liking our separate areas in the home.Pragmatically speaking the opening of the wall will be mostly a time drain with it being a load bearing wall and having to support the ceiling while rebuilding and all the drywalling necessary.

I have two HML that are years past due (250k each).

Two doors doesn't provide any sort of scale to make the cash flow more predictable. i would think hard if this is really worth your time, money, and effort...please explain the quote about two doors? 

Two / Three ac units will cause higher energy costs as well as a hot tub. 

Given that the property was worth $390K in its current condition, I saw an opportunity to make the numbers work while keeping my upfront costs low.Instead of increasing my cash offer, I negotiated a $25K down payment with the seller carrying the balance for two years through owner financing.

I own 12-doors there and help others invest there for a living.Of my 12-doors, 4 of them are comprised of two duplexes.

If you are selling for 1M after closing costs you could purchase two 500k properties in your exchange and own one cash and a mortgage on the second.

I have it narrowed down to two agents, one has more general experience in the area and are part of a large organization.