Each step is not easy for me, however, for the benefit of use the $250,000 LOC over and over, this risk is worth to take, and I need to buy and read more books, and lay out a detailed plan before putting into action.Thanks again,Yuqi

Here is a report from FEMA and the US Fire Administration that details the fire/explosion danger which you can cite to support your PM. https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/electronic_cigarettes.pdf

The bank should provide some guidelines on that.All parties (contractor, bank, and homeowner) should draft the scope of work to be performed in as much detail as possible (example this type of carpet, this type of doors, etc.)Once the scope is agreed upon, the contractor is to provide you an estimate and a schedule (consider using a guaranteed maximum price type contract, this basically holds the GC to a ceiling). 

Admittedly, I'm pretty new at searching for general property details in any shape or form, so it would not surprise me if a search like this is super obvious and I can slap myself in the head. 

Hi Terri,Can you PM me more details on your duplex.

There are so many articles and videos not just on this site but many others giving you all the answers you need.

So, I'm very interested in prospect of using a portion of my net worth to invest in real estate now before this opportunity is lost (i.e. from not being able to get a mortgage, or at least as good of one, post-quitting)*.So, I'm looking to try to acquire my first rental property during the week of 7/3-7/10 - which is when I'll be in the area I'm looking to invest in, and be living long-term starting in August (aside from traveling 90% of the year).I've watched a handful of YT videos and read some blogs on real estate investing in the last day, but I'm looking for any quick advice that might make a big difference.

There are lots of youtube videos on how to mud a shower pan. 

Feel free to share any other provider details that you have worked with to get Trust Deed.

Mr Miller had posted videos of him talking to investment groups and for other large reputable companies in the Chicago area.