I had to drop rates to get empty units occupied because there was a lot on the market, but never decreased rent on current residents.  

Any duplex property after that will require at least 20% down payment even if it is a primary residence.

I am a 32 year old male, great W2 job(130k annually, firefighter/paramedic), I have perfect credit, own my primary residence and have plenty of money in the bank.

Debt is from a mortgage on our primary residence and student loans.I'm now in a situation to either reduce debt or increase my regular income (via paying cash for rentals/purchasing notes/something like that) to a point where my dti would be more attractive to lenders.

Hi Ken,I obtained a HELOC against my primary residence here in the DC area several months back.

I purchased my primary residence for $100k, put 20% down, and it appraised for $142k upon purchase. 

The caveats are that he would reside in one side and he only wants to reside in the place for 3-5 years. 

The owner & the resident agent of the LLC are the same.

Most people buying a home for their primary residence view homes in the evenings and the weekends.

You cannot use them to sell your primary residenceThere are ways to 'convert' your primary residence to an investment rental, and THEN do a 1031, but it takes time.