My IT background "scam" alarm is too high to do so myself, but their solicitation is usually an attractive rate compared with my usual rates so thought I would see what folks here thought. 

I have a really nice 2BR/1BA apartment in one side of a duplex that seems to be attracting a disproportionate qty of calls from prospects who are roommates/friends or a BF/GF and another friend.

The zoning designation determines what you can do and not do.  

Like any investment you have red flags to stay away from, one problem with stocks is the red flags seem very attractive to the uninformed-  like a low share price and a high dividend (stay far away from that) Do you have an interest in stock analysis or following the markets?

The Breakdown: At FHA 3.5% down the leverage on this property approaches >30:1 and that is incredibly attractive for a first time investor.

Is this something an investor would be interested in, or is it too cumbersome to be attractive to folks?

Here's some context:I'm looking at a property that I would put some work into and attract high quality tenants (such as a small family) on the two upper levels while I live in the basement that has a separate walkout.  

Just looking for some reliable and fairly-priced people in Brooklyn for interior design and contracting.Thanks!

A properties and A performance from you as an owner attracts and retains A tenants. 

The duplex will likely attract families which tend to be more stable.