Ideally you would put only one persons name on the mortgage unless you absolutely had to have both to qualify.  

But it sounds like you should also balance your decision on what fits you and your families preference and style since you will be using it personally. 2.

I warn people over and over and over to know what they are buying and to go personally see what they are buying. 

Also, personalized post card size info/thank you card with the top 5 restaurant/bars or attractions in the area.

I am really interested in meeting any in-person groups in Boston (now-May) and Chicago (September-Onwards).

Well if you go together it could split it and get basically nothing - spend $2-3k file a lawsuit and get a judgment you are first in line… Also in many instances you can slap that judgment on his personal residence as well and foreclose on that.

Congratulations on the duplex -My investor clients have acquired several multi-family investment properties locally in the market I operate in Northwest Indiana - Figure out your personal investment objective for the next 4 years and align yourself with the next property that make sense in this current market environment-

It sounds like this is their personal residence.

Nothing personal. 

My number one piece of advice is finding a group that you can attend online or in person to keep you motivated and accountable to your goals.