I know of an outstanding provider of such properties in the FL market.

@Samuel Metcalf- thanks   1) I would recomend getting a HELOC in place on your primary residence duplex  for  as much as  possible...this should be available for  free or a low  cost and the rate will be variable in the  8-11%  range ...prime rate +  margin of  1-3% ) ...the min payment is in interest only payment on outstanding balance   2)  use the heloc for the  remodeling  costs ...pay it down as  agressively as you can   3) on the  purchase of the investmenet  1 unit -  you are  allowed to put as little as 15%  of the price for your down payment ...the pricing you get for the loan will improve  as your down payment  grows so you might look at  75% /  80%  and  85%  ltv  options 

To get positive cash flow could take years.As for the appreciation, San Diego area has historically been outstanding.

My Experience working with Fund and Grow has been Outstanding!!

If the guarantee is enforced, each individual with a 20% ownership stake would be liable for 20% of the outstanding debt.

Tell her she's welcome to leave early if she wants and you will return any outstanding rent (eg if she's to be out end of May and moves May 15, give her half of the May rent back AFTER she moves out).

Automate the home, give outstanding service and communication...offer a better mouse trap and you'll do fine.Best of luck!

People move to this city for the outstanding schools and the lower density. 

Penalties, outstanding mortgage balances, liens, judgements, etc... paid in full.

They can also split move-in cost into payments over 3 months in WA and 6 months in Seattle.I would add that they have no outstanding balances with a prior landlord.