The main issue with rental basement is water if it has water issue usually it is a simple fix .Clean gutters ,discharge gutter  water away 10" away from foundation, make sure you foundation soil is slopped away from it .If you need to buy soil get a clay mix .Cut back any tree too close to the foundation look at the drip line that's how far the limbs are out from the tree .If all that is done still has water buy a sump pump  carry the water to day light away from foundation 10" to 15" .

Based on the value of a property you can likely get away with a inexpensive desk top study such as condos and you will require a more comprehensive engineering study for larger properties like a 4plex.Desktop / modeling options are sometimes good for smaller residential like you mention. 

Our attorney is very clear about what we can and can not communicate related to criminal background and that is why self-managing can be a mine field when it comes to application qualification criteria.  

I am in New York City , I use the car for my rideshare business , I have no problem personally guaranteeing the car, I’m just looking to get it off my personal name so I can improve my debt to income ratio on my personal side .

why are you wanting the LLC? 

Can you still find a decent duplex in a good area for $100K these days?

YUp wholesaler wants to take your short pay and put it in their pocket they are so not transparent in how they do bizz. 

@Muhammad Kashif to avoid interest related transactions:1) Buy & hold rentals - you make your money back via rental payments.2) Funding flip deals - instead of lending at an interest rate, you could lend for a percentage of the profits on the sale.

@Jeremy Hartwig  You can always pay for an appraisal to be sure. 

You can always raise it again in 12 months on their next lease.