Other things I am specifically looking for is suggestions on products that are budget friendly but still give the house great appeal.

If you want to acquire more properties faster, then leverage your money but using low down payment products.

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It holds them accountable for their product, 2.

In case you find yourself asking him/her questions beyond the real estate transaction and they can't answer, you can consider getting a financial advisor - there is a small but growing subset of fiduciary, holistic advisors who don't push products or push to manage all your money, and even do one-time advice or project-based financial planning.

I would look into that I bet it does cover the physical buildings. 

One issue that we've ran into twice is that our limit on mobile deposits is $2,500, we have had two checks that were bigger than that amount and had to go to a physical location to deposit them.

FHA is a loan product only available to owner occupants.

:-)My very first response to that would be to buy Rich Dad's Cashflow Board game. https://www.richdad.com/products/cashflow-the-board-gamePlay it with friends until you figure out the best way to get into investment and out of the rat race.

Based on my experience in the market, my suspicion is that a duplex at this price point is probably in a less desirable location or else is in bad physical condition.