@Russell Ponce In this context many who are starting out probably struggle to write 100 dollar EM deposits. 

If the street is mostly rentals I'd cross #2 off your list, you mostly will struggle to find a retail buyer in a heavily rental neighborhood so don't over improve the place. 

I've always struggled with why people do this - all property management software is not as expensive or complicated as yardi (and since you've invested in a MAC ... you can't use that expensive IE based software anyway).Many of the large operators/managers nationwide use software that is very much accessible to smaller sized landlords and they often pay PER PROPERTY - allowing you to grow into your portfolio in an organized fashion.I firmly believe to run a small or large portfolio - it's all in the software.

I know your struggles with feeling scammed and being skeptical at the beginning.

I am used to clay soil struggles but I picked up a big project!

The home value is in the $300-$330k range and from what I can find so far, rent would go for $2000-$2800 but I'm struggling to find comps.  

I am near to closing on a duplex but just running my final numbers when I came into a struggle...How can I accurately calculate the price of a duplex or any other MFH for that matter??

It has always rented quickly in the past, but it is vacant now and we're struggling to find a tenant.

Monthly payments are $1100 and interest rate 7%.The amount to reinstate the loan is $8091 as of 6/1.I'm struggling finding comps on the property, but best I can tell the ARV would be below the mortgage balance (though est value online is $165k).When I spoke to the owner on the phone before running numbers, he was open to cash offer or owner financing.Since I don't think a cash offer would make sense, is the best option to get it under contract to pay the $8k to reinstate the loan and then offer some moving / relocation assistance ($5-10k check?)

I've tried to get projects off the ground but struggled in such a competitive and expensive market.