It seems like "most" lenders (at least the ones I've talked to) don't like the idea of rent-by-the room on a primary ... so they can't count my income on that particular property and they are requiring a 1 year lease on the whole house instead of multiple mid-term leases ... so essentially they want a long term lease.

Hi Michael, If you are looking at a bridge for a fix and flip (either to BRRRR or to flip), typically HML will want to see purchase price, your track record, your credit score, your reserves, your SOW and an idea of your exit plan and ARV. 

My wife and I are tossing around the idea of selling our current home and buying a duplex, moving into the vacant side so we can purchase with less money down and begin our investment journey.here are the details:Sale Price: $250,000both sides are 3 bed 2 bath with one car garagethe listing says the occupied side rents for $1,100location i would classify as high C low B, mainly because everything around is rentals.2853 Hemlock Ct Cape Girardeau MOThoughts, Advice would be greatly appreciated!

That’s a good idea.

For whatever reason, its not talked about enough.Also, checkout my post here of an actual example of where its cheaper to sell, then try to cash out refi:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1169308-equity-rich-need-advice?

I have no idea what the 50% or 4% rules are and I'm in a heavily appreciating market.

From there, I love the house hack idea and have done that a number of times.  

Hello,I recently had an idea for adding a golf simulator in a room as an added amenity.

@Mark VesuA written agreement among co-owners is always a good idea. 

If you don't want to be a landlord anymore, then I think it is a good idea to start selling them off slowly.