We eventually want to rent out both units, so our strategy is to improve our unit in a way that both improves our quality of life but also improves rental income potential.The first 6 months were spent catching up on deferred maintenance on the interior/exterior.

It's this portfolio that you are building that is going to help you with eventual breaking in to RE syndication. 

Eventually, if there is a desire to scale, a team is not only a good idea but necessary for growth.

Having various types of credit/debt (credit card(s), mortgage, car loan, signature loan, etc) with impeccable repayment history will eventually get your score to the 800+ range. 

The furnace and ac need to be replaced, and we are debating how to seperate the zones for upstairs and downstairs so we can rent the upstairs, we live downstairs currently, but will eventually rent both unit.We are looking at 2 options for this, but also open to other suggestions.

@Jeremy Gaal I eventually will move out to Colorado Springs to start scouting the area in person and connect with good experienced investors.

If the property has bad upkeep, the heirs may not want it which means they stopped paying the mortgage of the decedent and it will go into foreclosure eventually.

I’m asking for recommendation for lot loan, constructions loan (commercial since it’s more than 4 units), and eventually turn it to a mortgage. 

He made $5K a car and eventually quit his job to do it full time.Bottom line, you can have your truck if you fix your income problem. 

One of my concerns is having to pay out of pocket when I eventually move out (after 2-3 years) and bring a tenant to take over my unit.