Admittedly, I'm pretty new at searching for general property details in any shape or form, so it would not surprise me if a search like this is super obvious and I can slap myself in the head. 

Hi Terri,Can you PM me more details on your duplex.

From the IRS website https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc511"If you're a member of the National Guard or military reserve, you may be able to claim a deduction for unreimbursed travel expenses paid in connection with the performance of services as a reservist that reduces your adjusted gross income rather than an itemized deduction on Form 1040, Schedule A.

My preference is to invest in properties that work for the middle class, not for the wealthy.As others have mentioned, maintain a reserve to handle a big-ticket item like the furnace or three months of vacancy and renovation after a really bad tenant.

Feel free to share any other provider details that you have worked with to get Trust Deed.

accommodate a buyer's request for detailed rental and financial history, when selling only a small segment of your overall portfolio?

@Mickey Bradshaw  there really is quite a lot of detail that goes along with a being a JV partner,  much more than is suggested by gurus. 

@Jason Howell I completely agree with an excellent and detailed explanation you received from @Lee Ripma.

I keep track of time for current projects and all material costs associated with itemized renovations. 

Getting a loan would be a separate issue.The loan terms depend on the lenders, here is a list of lenders who specialize in non-recourse loans with brief overview of their programs, you would have to contact them directly to inquire about the details, I'm not affiliated with them and simply put this list together as a resource for BP members: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/2810/50272-lis...