Investing 101 says: "Don't put any money in the stock market that you're going to need in the next five years."

However, it is far enough away that, with our full time employment, we are definitely planning to need property management.

Also, being willing to take on distressed properties and muscle out the rehab will help you filter out some of the competition from the hedge-fund investors who are willing to pay top dollar (typically above asking price) for rent-ready properties in these markets.Rents are growing at 8% or more YOY in these markets. 

If you're looking to house hack, you're going to need some conventional financing...So maybe the first step should be to talk to some mortgage brokers at some banks to see what type of financing you might qualify for.

Eventually someone is going to need to save a buck or 2 to invest in RE.  

To answer design work, I have two templates I use over and over again (gray tones for higher end, brown tones for lower end). 

It appears that all three delinquent tenants intend to catch up by Friday of this week...we will see.This may not be the best decision, but I told her to set the tone and run a tight ship with late notices on the 6th and eviction on the 10th (to discuss before filing any) and that non-compliance that was permitted under prior ownership will not be allowed.  

Roof is fine, if that's all there is no big deal.Two, a quick glance and your general tone seems to indicate the duplex is a little too pricey/overvalued despite you still willing to meet the sellers numbers.

be sure to check on The insurance, you are going to need Hurricane here in Miami with a bank loan.

Lastly in those price point areas.. the equity is phantom many times  by the time you pay sales costs etc you are not really going to capture any net equity.. the only thing you have to hope and prey for is you get cash flow.. but then if you do sell you have to pay recapture.. so again net affect with 100% financing in this model in lower value non appreciating assets can truly mean a loss of capital. ( again if you were to need to exit in 3 to 7 years. )