Anyway, due diligence is a checklist process...and the first 3-days in contract are fast paced to keep you protected....the initial goal is to preserve your capital...that means a contract clause requesting an agent walk through with copies of all leases, rent roll, and income and expense reports within 48-hours is standard.

If the deal doesn't fit that metric, walk away from that deal. 

Anyhow, I walked away, got in my car, and went to the store.  

I have read other posts but they all seem to be 1-3+ years old and I know things change, is this something that is normal or should I walk away.

Steer the conversation and make it there idea to invite you to the property for a walk through.

And worst case scenario I sell the home and walk away with a little pocket change, this should be easier as the home is getting an inside out renovation

Can someone walk me through step by step how this process might work?

I know it can be frustrating to walk away and to keep looking, especially with a duplex since everyone always talks about "how great duplexes are".

And if you train your ears to listen for all the many clues a Seller will give you (a couple of which I described in #1 and #2 above), you’ll find that the Seller often opens the door to Seller Financing, and is practically asking you to walk through it.You Can Do It!

I didn’t really know what my future held at the time but the job is only 3 minutes from home and I could easily walk or bike if I wanted and there’s plenty of room for overtime if I feel like it.