Also, if you try to buy two multis so close together with no (or low) downpayments, you're probably going to have a pretty hard time qualifying (unless you made a boatload of money & have no debt, in which case you'd probably have money for a downpayment).  

There are codes that need to be followed to make it a legal duplex.

Hello BP,I am in the process of purchasing a 2 unit townhome (legally zoned R7) in Baltimore  City MD 21213.

@Elaine Fawcett I've been told by auctioneers that the hidden reserve is generally at least 70% of whatever the total outstanding debt is on the property, if not closer to 100%, particularly in the competitive market most areas are seeing.

It says the debt service is $97,994 / 12 = $8166.00 per month .

Is there any legal rights a tenant has to remove a non-paying tenant who is also on the lease?

If they have non mortgage debt tell them pay that off first

If I fire them, I will also be going after them legally- like a mad dog -  and am looking for equally aggressive legal help.

My husband and I paid off our current home's mortgage in 2008, and it's been a great feeling to be completely debt-free.

thanks @Deanna McCormick I have a good idea about the rent rates, I was mostly concerned with any legal issues with raising rent to market.