Even if your agent is experienced in estimating rehab costs, definitely get a few contractor estimates since that is what you would actually pay.

I actually found a meet up here in Charlotte on the 16th I’m going to.

Reason for choosing lending vs buying actual RE in your SD 401K.Thanks.  

Unfortunately the company I am leasing through does not allow extensions as that was actually my initial plan!

Just read some actual real life publications of this happening in the San Bernadino County California so this type of project is definitely possible.

You will be taxed on the sales price vs the tax basis in your duplex, not the actual cash received at closing.

Before leaving, I was wrapping up with my fix and flip with actually was supposed to be a one year fix and flip but turned out to be a 6 months one instead and I was also penalized there.

After the rehab you end up with a property right at the actual market value so what is the point. 

Are there other specific cases that are directly on point that I'm not aware of that date back 25 years? 

@Daniel MeaseIf #4 is important to you I would actually go offline and build lending relationships locally no fintech is going to really care about you and your business they are trying to monetize and plan an exit.