The property taxes are being reassessed yearly and probably you will only get the new taxable value 12 to 18 months after the purchase. 

And my 401k returns were 50% in the last 12 months which is really high for a one year return.

If I can break it still, what does that look like, and are there standards on kinds of concessions for having done so (like giving them 2 months to find another place, those 2 months on my dime, etc.).  

The reconstruction project is taking longer than expected, and I'm facing ongoing fees every month, despite being unable to use the property for rental or personal purposes.

What are the numbers on if I use $200k and purchase a duplex cash that would rent for $2,000 month(1% rule)?

People staying for just a few months want to experience what that city has to offer.

Next month I'm closing on a new duplex.3 of my 12-doors are S8 tenants.

So proximity to public transportation and services is really important to them.

If your girlfriend qualifies (enough time in service), she can use her VA loan.

The planning phase took about 10 months and we've been in the build phase for nearly 7 months now.