I need it to tell me the condition of all the sewer lines in every house in Pittsburgh.

The house is $225K value.

We have advertised an open house for the upcoming weekend but so far no inquiries.

.- I will also supervise the construction and other related activities (but will NOT build the house myself) .- Let's assume the total cost of construction is 200K (or 150K if it's a manufactured/mobile home).My Question would thus be- Can the STR tax loophole strategy allow me to offset 60% of the 200K amount that I paid towards construction of the home, (or 60% of 150K if it's a Manufactured home)Any success stories with this kind of approach?  

There’s a tremendous opportunity to uplift neighborhoods by providing quality single-family rental housing.

The zoning will define the permitted uses (this will tell you if you can have an RV/Boat storage there) and it will define the density (this will tell you how many tiny homes you can add).You'll want to make sure you don't conflict the existing duplex to a new use or mixed use where you might put the existing use out of compliance. 

There is no need to sell the existing property without a 1031.

Commercial lender will lend for a max of 15 years and up to 80 percent of cost, note UPB, and house appraised value.

I am building a vertical addition above the existing main level which would have vaulted ceilings OR alternatively the front half would be vaulted and rear where the bath/closet is situated would have flat ceilings with rooftop deck above.    

Lastly, I don't know what your long term plans are, but having a house to return to in the States if your international adventures don't work as planned can be a good safety net for you!