If you are willing to put in your sweat equity you will likely be able to land a deal on a good potential rental and just live there for a short time I was able to find a small house with a garage apartment several years ago which we lived in and it turned out to be a great cash flow property although it wasn’t a standard duplex.

Any (quick) replies would be very helpful...I am coming down to the wire on filing my taxes. 

It is harder to get loans, you must file a tax return, it costs something each year in most states, etc. it should be obvious when you need to start it. 

If you are interested in getting into wholesaling, you should discuss your plan with a wholesale-savvy attorney and get informed on how to do so in such a way as to mitigate risks of violating the B&P code as much as possible.Also, legalities aside, soliciting to anyone that already has an agent listing their house for sale is basically asking their agent to file a complaint against you for practicing without a license. 

If I don’t hear from her, should I proceed with filing the eviction with the court or just quit the lease and then replace her with a new tenant.  

*Note: this post is intended for investors who actively DO NOT automatically file a 1040 every year, unless they've incurred a tax liability.I'm wondering what difficulties investors who understand (have read the pertinent details of the tax code) have faced when engaging in investment opportunities that normally require an investor to furnish tax returns, and what solutions have they come up with.From my experience in banking, I understand that institutional lenders normally require a borrower to furnish yearly personal financial statements and tax returns.

An investor also has protection in regards to bankruptcy, filing losses and insurance.

Things like LLC filing fees, accountancy etc.  

I've been reading about the pros & cons of self directed IRAs, and looking to see if anyone has a recommendation for an expert that is familiar with the differences between a company based SEP IRA self-directed and standard SDIRA, if there are any differences.  

@Kyle J. perhaps I am assuming too much, but as the OP is new to the game and that the property was gifted to him I came to the conclusion that he put the property under a standard HELOC as owner occupied and then moved overseas as an expat.