There is an active Facebook Group and meet up called "CR Area RE Investor Meetup".Good Luck on your investment journey!

.- Use tools like the BiggerPockets mortgage calculators to see how different interest rates and loan terms affect your cash flow.If you have more questions or need further guidance, feel free to ask Good luck with your duplex venture

The only difference is that I had education and had good jobs. 

Proof that your property taxes are in good standing.

Best practice is to connect with good property managers like @Kyle Tom from Elite Property Management. 

So not asking if this is a good or bad idea, because we aren’t planning on doing it  Rather - what are creative solutions to do the equivalent of transferring the property without doing a direct property purchase, assuming all parties are on board including the lender?  

Tenants need good landlord references.  

Note that because both of these were house hacks, we have really good interest rates, so a cashout refinance isn't really an option. 

Take quality photos and market the property anywhere you possibly can. 

Anything over may look good, but will likely be hiding cap ex in this market.