I only stumbled on it by doing due diligence on my own accord trying to learn the back story

Many people have already replied with their pros and cons to consider, and all are valid points.In my personal journey I happened to stumble on the opportunity to start out with a duplex. 

I am new to BP and have stumbled upon it because I was searching for a better way to solve our situation. 

Hi @Alan McDonald -- If you're listening through the BP you'll stumble upon a concept of an "unfair advantage."

Stumbled onto this thread. 

. $500 or more, perhaps, but since my lifestyle only supports a more passive approach to investing I won't hold my breath for stumbling across any gems that would offer such a return anytime soon.  

Appraisers stumble on the value of entitlements in this area.

And I did stumble across a HML that does the loan in multiple payouts depending on the stage in which the rehab is in.

We all stumble our way to success.  

Stumbled into real estate 4 years ago.