I typically try to work with people who have strong ties to people I know and trust, doesn't always work out, but that is a part of the process of network and team building.

Zillow pulls that data from the recorder's office (public information) and Zillow classifies those properties with lis pendens filed with the recorder's office as preforeclosure.During preforeclosure period, the homeowner typically has a certain amount of time in which to try to catch up on past-due mortgage payments plus fees, sell the home to pay off the loan, or work out an alternative to foreclosure with the lender, like a mortgage modification, short sale, or deed in lieu of foreclosure.Like any other property, a preforeclosure may or may not be a good deal.

I guess it all depends on the numbers right... if the duplex has enough positive cash flow to cover the higher mortgage on my home, then it should all work out fine, right. 

Well, no money, you should just download them from the Internet - Oughta work out well, I'm sure.

There is more work out there than the good contractors can do right now .

. — consumers are spending more on Goods (laptop, workout equipment, appliances, etc.) in addition to saving their money for the unknown.Online retail sales is a notable reference outlining the uptick in “Goods” spending with a +2.7% YOY increase in spending.(2)People are also spending more money fixing up their houses, which is putting strain on supply of materials pushing the price of lumber and other building material up.Austin’s Real Estate & Economic Landscape Doing Okay?

I've looked into both refinancing (my rate is already low so I would save maybe $50-$80 a month but pay $4500 in closing costs) and a HELOC (they look at my DTI ratio and the numbers didn't work out).

Long story short I acquired a few contracts (“none of which fell through by way”) but because of seller hesitation or miscommunication things didn’t workout.

This will force the tenants to work out the security deposit between them.Also recommend a "MoveOut Inspection" so you don't have problems later with tenant staying, claiming tenant leaving should be held liable for damages.

Work out of my home currently primarily due to the pandemic.