I'm on a similar path myself.

I might be able to follow a similar path to increase value.

I keep seeing properties on MLS and similar sites in my area of Wichita KS where the asking price is 15-20% higher than what the local appraisal values the property.For instance , if the physical property has a value of 100k , but the asking price is 120k, does the the fact that there are existing leases in places warrant a 20% markup in the asking price?

That's not to say that there may not be portfolio loans out there that don't have similar things (i have seen some that need to wait 12 months for example) so don't seek a "delayed financing" thing at all. 

We purchased it using a VA loan, very similar to an FHA loan where you can get in to a small multifamily with little money down. 

Similar to living in a duplex- living in one side but renting the other. 

We are in the process deciding on kitchen appliance package and are stuck between two similarity priced packages, a Viking package or a GE Cafe package. 

Home is probably similar to what you are experiencing in Evansville depending on the location of the home.

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In my experience, most agents aren't going to be helpful here (some exceptions).You can ballpark these things after getting some data:Rent:  use the sites  you think you're future tenant will use to find you as a landlord (Zillow, Rent.com, a big property manager in your area, Craigslist) and look for similar places in similar neighborhoods.