A good real estate attorney who also invests in real estate would be ideal.

Although I'm sure we all do this mentally I was considering developing one in print to go along with spreadsheets to make sure there isn't anything overlooked when considering a property. 

I will be able to put around $50k down at that point.My ideal would be house-hacking with a 2, 3, or 4-plex in the DC/MD/VA area.

Ideally that won't happen.

Such a good, comprehensive overview and introduction to help us keep perspective on all the ways to develop our businesses.

The area where the duplex is, is being (albeit slowly) renovated, there quite a bit of development going on and prices are definitely on the move in Daytona Beach.

Ideally, you only need the last 12 months unless  you are not planning on not make any changes. 

A few additional pros and cons of a conventional loan is that the mortgage insurance amount can depend on your credit which if you have less than ideal credit this amount can increase.

The newly developed gain in the purchased property bought in the QOZIf you hold til 7 years your original gain receives a 15% step up in basis, and so now you will only pay tax on 85% of that original gain.

I actually developed one for the properties I bought with tenants to get accurate info on them yet failed to do for my own tenants.