The first tenants are moving in July 1, and they have asked me to cover the costs associated with the installation of any new services (i.e., internet), and then they will transfer it into their name at the start of the lease.

Build cost 2 million ($240 per square foot for a 5400 square-foot duplex) (Sale price $650 per square foot valuating the duplex at 3.5 million) Upon stabilization, the properties market value is projected to be between 4.5 and 5 million.

Even more after you consider the hard money costs. 2) the hard money route is going to cost you at least a few % of the loan value so it’s basically the same as just raising your offer a few percent even higher than “overbidding by an insane amount”.3) the seller’s might be taking cash offers because they know they won’t appraise for the sale price.

The Court's decision in Loper will create a sea change in administrative law with wide-ranging implications and potential opportunities for highly regulated industries, like the real estate.This will create an opportunity for more efficiency and lower costs in the real estate economy.

Building the right way the first time lowers future repair and capex costs. 

DPA's can cover the down payment and closing costs the tough part is getting a seller to accept the offer over a buyer who is either paying "All cash" or one with a larger down payment.

You have to know what a Lot in that area is selling for and add on the cost of NEW Construction in that square footage to really know anything.

The Program utilizes forgivable loans called "Deferred Payment Loans," which require no monthly payments to subsidize the required costs of rehabilitation.

Make them based on what your tenants need (not want) which would also allow for them to customize (furniture use) to their tastes.I wrote a book on this a number of years ago that touches on a lot of these things, but it was focused on my specialty, "Energy Efficient, cost effective homes". 

It doesn't cost anything to attend RE meeting, introduce yourself and get contact of people who invest in properties.