We were also out $150 for our cleaning company and a couple of weeks rent.This was an overdose and the insurance  didn't cover any drug related damage but did cover damages from body in unit for several days.

Trying to save a few hundred or even several hundred on an attorney's fees is penny wise and pound foolish.The best outcome is that you can save some money.  

We have dealt with a lot of frozen properties & in most cases you will need to replace all the copper as pin hole cracks can appear in several places in one length.

I would talk to several different contractors and get a "worst-case" scenario.

For example, some banks keep their loans in house and offer blanket mortgages so you can borrow on several homes with one mortgage.

WV does, and It has been several years since, we worked in that area ( Melbourne and Boca, Del Ray) Pretty sure, a License is required. 

@Jake Calle there are several podcasts about house hacking a duplex for a first investment so if buy and hold interests you, I suggest listening to a couple of those for some more information.

I have partnered with several people that I have met through BiggerPockets and it has been a great experience for me.

However, I have litigated several cases in my state where the standard form lease from the association left out vital information such as cost shifting.

I personally know several people you have (one lost 100k and he's even a real estate agent) definitely not guaranteed.