Franchise Taxes, Secretary of State, IRS Filings)Lawyer, Accountant, Bookkeeper...and you'll need a special evaluation process for YOUR country based on the US Tax Rules/Israel Tax Rules and Currency Exchange Rates.As you can see, going this route is not easy but doable. 

@Maggie Jones A 150/sf in LA is doable, cheapest material out there, all finish items like flooring or tile will have to be under $1/sf, fixture is the cheapest you could find, faucets are $20/pc.

Finding a good deal and the industry is quite competitive.However, it's doable. 

Obviously that takes some work, but it's definitely doable.

I am planning to close escrow on "B" and refinance it to pull some money out to buy "A" ( and since I may be short in cash bring on a silent partner on board).Eventually, I like to sell "B", and buy out my partner on"A", so would have "A" for myself.is this doable?

We've done it, I know many others who have done it, so it's very doable.

And if that is the case would sub metering the property be doable or easier with hot and cold lines already installed for each unit?  

My escrow officer mentioned the following : "I’m wondering if having an option with the seller would be do-able….

And @Richard Capers Jr 's suggestion of checking out whether or not a duplex is allowed and do-able is another good one. 

-Homes valued 50-75k -Cash Out desired: 40-60% Is this doable with an individual property like this?