This is my second duplex and I do not have experience renting to someone in this situation.

You will be able to indefinitely defer all of the capital gains taxes as well as not have to recapture any depreciation.

Customer reviews are always helpful, but this is another tool in your belt for vetting companies.

Especially if you can provide information on the syndication he's trying to organize, this could have regional/national implications.

Not having divided attention will be a huge plus though!

Mike licensed Mortgage lender who can do residential owner occ loans is what a RMLO is.they are tough to find because most work for a broker that will not allow one offs.. when I was current with my RMLO license I thought about setting up for this business but too much work for to little money.RMLO needs to be a state licensed mortgage lender and NMLS registered to do owner occ loans. 

If you were forced to sell this property a year from now 100% renovated is the most likely buyer another investor?

Try house hacking for a few years and slowly build up that way. 

If they are newer then it is good - you will likely not have any issues.

., I'm going to build one and try it out!