How much of a profit I would make had I kept all houses until 2013 to unload after rehabbing them within 3 months and put a tenant in until 2013 when I unload all of them? 

When looking for our "forever" home, we can look w/o have the pressure of having to unload a home.Any thoughts?  

The banks may use this concept to unload REO's but that would be a while down the road.

I have a turn key duplex collecting combined income of $2575 per month I'm looking to unload. 

The one that will be occupied is the tenant that isn't paying on time and isn't keeping the unit clean, so that was an easy choice.Owner bought a bunch when the market was low and is now just unloading them.

He simply wants to "unload it and not do any work".

Your locally owned lumber yard is an excellent source of reliable contractors and handymen.  

That's not to say you can't find a deal, but most banks certainly aren't desperate to unload them for bottom dollar.

It's normal though for an owner to unload some "problem children" along with the great properties.

Since they're both good size, consider the "around the corner" place, though.The last pair could be the way to go: old investor, looking to unload, means potentially good prices.