I am under contract with a duplex and I’m currently shopping my mortgage options.

Their scripts/list of questions should be short and to the point... then, you'll follow up with the warm/serious leads.If you're getting into social media and possibly SEO marketing, check out platforms like SEM rush that can provide great insights, analytics, suggestions, and more.Hopefully, the BP community can weigh in regarding other lead source options.

Another option is wholesaling, where you find deals and sell the contract to another buyer.

Hey Everyone,I am interested to hear your perspectives on whether you think selling or renting my property would be the more prudent option.

You will then have a few options with that rent money....you can put it into principal or you can start saving it to purchase yet another property.

Anyone have recommendations for options? 

If you want it can have several options based on different scenarios.

The owner-occupied portion makes things difficult, what options do I have? 

I purchased the home from an auction.Talk to a local real estate attorney to go over options (eviction, cash for keys, etc) 

One thing is certain as an investor you don't want you money held up in the court confirmation process for a few months.Your interest is in purchasing the probate property from the Executor/Administrator as long as they claim IAEA powers and filing Notice of Proposed Action.