This works for me in my market of Northern Jersey.

I think what you are looking for is someone trained in the ways of real estate investing - an agent that will:Introduce you to FSBO's - Expired Listings and other real estate opportunitiesWill be your fiduciary representativeWill make offers for you on suitable real estateWho understands creative financing; delayed settlement, seller assisted financing, assignment, wholesaling, REO, tenant selection, soft money mortgages, tax salesWho will be responsive to your financial goals and a person of integrity and trustHelp with direct mail and street marketing to locate transactionsHousing and rent court marketingAbsolute aware of financial and contract clauses as well as contract engineeringCan assist in - delayed settlement - automatic extension, performance mortgages, subordination, principal mortgages, options and joint venturesAware of bidding on REO, forclosures, tax sales and public auctionsUp to speed on commercial real estate, lots and land as well as businesses with real estateHow should you treat this wonderful person (if you can find one) -They should have a commitment from in the form of a Fiduciary Buyers Brokers AgreementYour agreement to pay them a commission on any non-listed deals they bring youA bonus agreement for great deals that you closeA gas budget - or a cash payment for gas Kind words and respectTo be sincere and active with the agentRespect from youFirst class training on how to represent youSometimes an equity interest in the great deals the agent has initiatedListings when you are ready to sellYour cooperation - all your financials, tax returns and other information that will help your agent close dealsA few free lunches ----Good luck --- Charles

Some forms of sheathing create additional extensive repair costs/time because that sheathing may have to be replaced too.  

Not really familiar with house hacking of you wouldn't mind breaking that down a bit for me.

It's not real easy for me to tell since you don't know exact size and condition (even if there are some pics).

Wilkenson Insurance in Brownsburg insured duplexes for me. 

If anyone has any tips or advice for me, I'd love to hear it!

She puts in all offers for me promptly and helps me negotiate deals.

Please comment if you know of any or have any tips or advice for me.

Is a LLC IRA a better choice for me, and what benefits or disadvantages will it be for me?