My goal is to network, continue learning and analyze deals to find my first investment property.I have a full time job in the transportation and logistics industry.

Since you are going to sell consider things like schools, transportation and the things people would pay for that aren't part of the home....you know what I mean?  

I also have plans for fixing the place up, enclosed patio, remodel baths etc...

Home has an attached fully enclosed Pool/Spa with retractable roof.

Some include: much better amenities, ability to move fairly quickly, usually better location leading to less or even no transportation costs (another 1/3 of most Americans budgets), lower net out of pocket so you have more to invest (assuming your duplex does not pay for itself completely). 

)I personally drive around neighborhoods and watch for any new home construction areas, houses being renovated or increased neighborhood revitalization activity, access to major highways, transportation and airports.

I chose this place because the back unit is enclosed in a 6ft brick and wooden fence with a private yard.

Such an excellent choice of exterior colors-rich and inviting, clean design. love how you enclosed that railing in the front with a pillar..very nice finish!

With these platforms in the Collaborative Economy (AirBnB, VRBO - short-term rentals, TaskRabbit-Errands, Prosper-Crowd Funding, Car2go -transportation, etc.) the "team" is plug-n-play like never before!

In Oregon the unclaimed department is like in the Department of Transportation some place you would never check. they count on taking this money after 5 years its free to them and easy to manage..