We also plan to have a performance deed that will help protect me in the event he defaults and the property will be handed back to me.

I plan to buy, rehab and refinance.

Won’t reveal cash out plans but just go through purchase scenarios.

Will they also provide you with comprehensive tax planning? 

I am under contract for my second duplex, and am thinking it will be time for me to begin hiring out lawn care, as I do not plan to have means to transport equipment between properties or dedicate time to a low value task.

I plan to reach out to those who have offered assistance. 

My thought is to approach her by saying that my original plan was to purchase the property and convert her unit into Section 8 so that I could get the $3,200/month rent -- but since she's a long term tenant, I would be willing to forego that plan and tell her she can pay $3k/month to stay.What are your thoughts?

I plan to hand write the letter to keep it personable and local.

I moved to Colorado and do not have plans to return to NM Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

We plan to DIY and upgrade, and our exit strategy will depend on what rents look like in four years as to whether we hold or BRRR.