@Samuel Metcalf- thanks   1) I would recomend getting a HELOC in place on your primary residence duplex  for  as much as  possible...this should be available for  free or a low  cost and the rate will be variable in the  8-11%  range ...prime rate +  margin of  1-3% ) ...the min payment is in interest only payment on outstanding balance   2)  use the heloc for the  remodeling  costs ...pay it down as  agressively as you can   3) on the  purchase of the investmenet  1 unit -  you are  allowed to put as little as 15%  of the price for your down payment ...the pricing you get for the loan will improve  as your down payment  grows so you might look at  75% /  80%  and  85%  ltv  options 

The market here is obviously tough (and we'd like to invest here or nearby for several reasons), but we have heard about second home loans that have more favorable down payment and interest options which could increase our buying power and allow us to cast a wider net during our property search.Understably this type of product would have to pass the sniff test.

Nonetheless, traditional financing proved to be a reliable option.

I'm trying to figure out on the naming of this facility as this is going to be much more then just simple self storage and would appreciate some thoughts as some options I'm thinking are     as some keyword and then followed by  storage and yards or should i leave the yards out . like :   safe storage and yards    american storage and yards 

You will then have a few options with that rent money....you can put it into principal or you can start saving it to purchase yet another property.

Consider targeting properties that have the potential for appreciation in value, as well as options for utilizing tax-saving strategies such as cost segregation and 1031 exchanges.

., is also a plus for potential renters as there is a demand for more affordable options compared to the surrounding areas.

That way you provide home ownership options along with rental options. 

Obviously things like house hacking aren’t even an option because we have a nice SFH with a family.

Do lenders typically work with both options or would I need to find different specialized lenders to work out each option?