That's not exactly an up and coming area -- I'd research who built them - can likely find that by going to the SG County Recorded Docs site or by seeing who pulled the permits during const -- Wichita has been on a duplex building boom -- look at the tax value -- They probably have that or less in it on the build - I also doubt they were built to be quality long term -- things such as the trim/cabinets etc -- they all look like the cheapest stuff a guy could buy - if the cabinets aren't oak and there is MDF or pine trim and pre-hung doors with engineered wood jams I'd run.  2-3 yrs ago for $180k -205 or so you could buy duplexes in Maize, Kechi, Valley center all day to builders that were selling them off to investors - not worth that in that area.

May you deduct ongoing costs from the property like mortgage interest, replacing appliances, property management costs, etc with an SL?

On top of that, he was supposed to replace support beams under the enclosed back porch section and he spaced them wider than 36” apart.

Definitely get the structural engineer to look at the joists & support beams to see what's up with the uneven floors.

I make a decent income in a corporate type job and have an end goal of someday replacing that.

Make sure utilities are available, and that you have tap fees included in your estimate, as well as engineering (site plan), architectural plan, and other bits you might need to consider for your market (landscaping and costs of sale, for example).

Support your application with comprehensive documentation, such as a licensed architect or engineer who might have to approve your plan.

report card as stolen and replace, i do that on all cards every few years help with identify fraud also

Along the way, I discovered hardwood floors under the tile (unfortunately, not salvageable) and replaced them with new hardwood.

Needs more cosmetic work than major rehab, and roof was recently replaced.