Solar is a good idea, but I think the payoff might not work on your time horizon.Take care and good luck!

My guess is you were talking to the wrong person and they didn't care enough to find you the right person.

The fact that the shower works and basic bathing needs are taken care of is irrelevant.

So you would lose the advantages of an LLC and add the disadvantages of a C-Corp. i don't know what advantage you think you might gain with this structure but it will probably not do what you expect.

With the proposed partnership being a 50/50 split, that is going to be taken care of by the other party. 

Then on the flip side I don't care what market it is.

There's a big difference between caring for a person and holding a person to their responsibilities.

For example, the pros list for the desirable duplex may look something like this:Safe locationUpdated kitchenNice viewsLocation proximity to workWasher/dryer in unitDishwasherEtc.If you don't care to do the exercise above, then my short advice is to buy the duplex that you like. 

Even if a bunch of buyers don't want to buy because of your profit, someone will come along who doesn't care what you make and only want a house that fits their criteria.

Just be careful the new agent isn't "tickling your ears" just to win your business.Be sure to fill us in on the details once you're finished. congrats!