Determine what type of property you want to buy - What Zip code, what condition homes, price range, etc.Contact 3-4 realtors that helped buyer agent buy the type of homes you are looking to buy.Then go with the 1 realtor that you connected with the most.

Dave Van Horn is a collegue of mine and I am glad that he was able to point you in a direction that helped you feel better about your retirement planning. 

This is a B class property. 

This forum so far has helped me very much in learning.Thanks in advance  How,? 

This has rocked on for 10 months and not sure what to do. 

Based on how I am reading your summary it sounds like there is solid equity in the 2-family in order for a bank to cross-collaterize assets. 

If there isn’t significant equity capture at this purchase price, and it’s not in a great location, this would be a pass for me.

REIA's, BP Meet Up's, General Cow Tipping Parties?

I laughed when I read that you added value through "Pain", which I assume you meant, Paint ;-)This shows that you are going to hold this investment.

Hope this helps.