Probably not, but given vertical is cheaper and fits the neighborhood, I think it's the way to go here.

was doing something I wanted to do and was willing to coach me through the process.Yes, there are a ton of programs out there- free and cheaper- at the end of the day, you decide what’s the best ROI in terms of money and time.

Unlike other services, we can actually skip LLCs and trusts and cheaper than the rest of all the other services mention in this thread.

Trust me, an extra couple of weeks of vacancy to find the right person is much cheaper in the long run than missed rent and eviction costs; and that doesn't even include the extra stress and anxiety from it. 

Hindsight is 20/20 of course but this is advise borrowers to go the conventional route (assuming they can qualify of course) because it is a cheaper loan then FHA with the MIP for life. https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/remove-fha-mortgage-insur... 

It was much cheaper than what I qualified for. 

Doesn't make sense to do a refi down the road unless it was a few years later or rates were way cheaper.

If anyone has any advice on starting construction, good place to find cheaper trim, doors, cabinets LVP etc, or even people in the Minneapolis/north metro that you would recommend for the job I would love to hear it.

If you don't need assistance marketing the property and just filling out paperwork with a tenant you found, many agents will charge you a flat fee that may be cheaper than an attorney. 

Duplex can always add additional units via the ADU laws. 8) Related to number 1, purchasing a property with an existing ADU is cheaper than buying a property and adding an ADU.