My favorite part is finding a way to structure a deal to get it down.

If we did that, I would have the right to build on each lot and sell the five homes under a structured agreement with the current owner. 

It covers the actual structure, but not the contents.

Sense I have not done one before, I would like to structure a partnership on the first few fix & flips.

With a great market they start getting more competitive with creative financing options for your first investment property much like the prior advice things like lower down payments are an option.Find the absolute worst dog of a home in a decent enough neighborhood (ensure it doesn't need to be condemned and no structural, meth, or mold issues that will supersede the overall benefits of it and flip it for a quick chunk of change).  

What to do depends on many variables such as other sources of income, retirement goals and overall future plans.IN GENERAL, you'll want to look into the benefits of an S-Corp and see if that structure is right for you.  

Quick question:  I'm looking for a good lawyer to help structure a new LLC.  

However, most duplexes are nearly identical in structure, these are totally different.

Each platform has its' own legal structure of course (investing in project dependent note, SPE, etc) and that could be important to pay attn to on some of the debt (and equity) deals.

When you structure a lease and option transaction with a potential buyer, you become a landlord as far as the "lease" side of the deal is concerned.