Instead, I filter interested buyers by requesting POF and a soft verbal offer.

I think you'd be surprised how much just some basic soft goods like furniture and sofas help with that kind of Noise though, so if both unit are currently vacant I am willing to bet it sounds much worse than when people will actually live there and have curtains and carpets etc.

To put it as softly as possible, if you are able to find a duplex in a city nearby or even another state then you can move cities or states. 

The rental market is a little soft at the moment but I agree. 

Very importantly, FHA will allow you to put 3.5% down on the aggregate of the purchase price and all hard and soft renovation costs (the actual materials plus the loan-related costs plus a "contingency" reserve which is usually an extra 10% on top of the estimated costs to do the work) for a one-unit or two-unit finished property.

(so you see, it's not just a hobby it's a calling)As far as our dear little wholesalers, (whom I liken to those soft lil fish puppies)Let us not be too harsh to them lest we throw the baby out with the bath water.Many decent investors out here started as wholesalers themselves.  

I am building an 800sf ADU in North Los Angeles for $150k all in (including all soft and hard costs) with higher end finishes.As others have stated, buying or getting free existing plans will likely require edits and likely do not come with structural plans or Title 24 and LID.

Just make sure you find sets that have easier assembly usually with cam locks like Ikea does, and make sure they have soft close hinges and dovetail drawers are usually the basic features you want to be of better quality.

@Cole BigbeeWhat type of electric service or alternatives do you see for the 2,000 soft spots?  

Can anyone share experience with Quick Book or any other soft ware.