& how you become financially free is by letting whoever your renting to (I'm guessing that was a step also?)

You hit the nail on the head...that's where the SFH to Duplex conversion gets financially unrealistic.

It could be as soon as next week that I'll be back in Austin, so I wanted to see the likelihood of doing a single flip, for the first year, and what this looks like financially over time as we increase.

Their rates are good but boy, they looked at my financials and ask some funny questions such as asking for proof that I could withdraw funds from my SEP IRA account, and that I need to provide documentation to verify that  this employer sponsored retirement account allows for funds to be withdrawn, or if withdrawals could only be made in connection with the borrowers employment termination, retirement or death etc. everyday they sent me something new to answer.

Consult with a qualified tax advisor who understands these limitations and can help develop a comprehensive strategy aligned with your specific situation.Remember: The best tax planning looks beyond immediate deductions to your complete financial picture.

The success of this situation would be the financing. 

You are walking into a potential situation that can break your heart, break your bank account, or break your will to ever try this again...Maybe if your lucky, all 3https://phillysheriff.com/property-listing/ Thank you for the information!

While the initial years might not be financially lucrative, the knowledge and skills you acquire will be invaluable.

Prioritize your financial stability.

James and his people who manage the program are nice and give basic sales and negotiation advice but not much that moves the needle in any situation.