I hope to increase the NOI with some renovations and raised rents that if you remember he hasn't done due to lack of interest (he has a 3 bedroom renting cheaper than a 2-bedroom).

I remember this” if you have money but don’t know how to invest it, you can save it on Bank but don’t tell others this.

We chose not to charge pet rent and I do not remember if we collected a rent deposit.  

Always remember to persist and you will WIN!!!

I'm planning to 1031 the sale into another property.My ideal situation is to 1031 this duplex into a new construction  duplex.Question is how do I do it? 

I haven’t done it myself, but from what I have heard of you have a desirable area and can cater specifically to the needs of your ideal tenants, you can get a much better ROI on a short-term rental.

Remember that everyone has their own style. i.e.

Remember, it's about to be 7 years older (and more depreciated) than it was in 2011. ie.

First day... but if they're good tenants, I remember their birthdays, give Christmas cards, and certainly, have no issues asking them if they have thought of seeing their dr.

Ideally the space needs to be reconfigured to make better use of it as well.