They bring in multiple people such as an inspector, police, etc. and provide local contacts to answer any questions you may have for Milwaukee.We purchased our owner occupied duplex almost 2 years ago and are now looking to get our second multi-family home.

I know you said without buying another property, but especially if you live near by what about considering a duplex so she could live in one side and have a tenant in the other side to defray her "rent" costs?

You can't keep rent for months that you kicked them out.You could require that the walls be returned to the color and condition they were in when they vacate, and use the deposit to cover it.

drive the area that the duplex is in at night.

Perhaps $2K or less if the contractor doesn't have to rip open walls or get into any tight spaces.So, if this were my project in a comparable area, this is what I'd budget:- $4K to replace furnace/condenser- $4K to replace all plumbing- $2K to replace all ductwork- Whatever the cost is to fix/replace the damaged sheetrock needed to get to the plumbing/ducts.If the Scope of Work is less, the cost should be as well...

I want to starting investing in multifamily properties (I own one duplex that I live in and rent the other), so I am thinking of selling this home that I own $160,000.

A friend told me that insurance rates on apartments are much higher than on a duplex or sfh. 

My Dad, my brother, and myself are trying to make an offer on a pair of duplexes in central Arkansas.

But Wasn't planning on doing Rehab this early (Its a Gut) so need a loan for up to $15-20K, figure I take a little more out...not sure what I am going to find behind those walls...Q.

It's a large 10 bedroom duplex, cash flows are excellent and ROI is excellent as well.My Plan:  Currently I am taking time off work to get my MBA.