I would strongly encourage those with adjustable rate loans to take a serious look at how their investments might turn out if interest rates rise substantially and rents remain flat.  

I will owner occupy it and rent the remaining units.

My plan is to flip the house eventually, but how can I reach a deal where both of us can come out satisfied? 

The fact remains that bandit signs are illegal in most places.

.), and I needed to remain successful at my W2 (Property Mgr 570 beds of student housing, $30+MM asset), as well as hand-on renovating this duplex. 5am until work I study, day job in the middle and work no later than 11pm on the house.

We want to be able to spend about 2 weeks there a year and rent it out the remaining 50 weeks of the year so we need the property to cash flow as an investment property.Please let me know if you have any properties in mind or can provide any guidance on what we are looking for including a property management firm as we will be managing the property remotely from Ohio.Thanks a lot. 

I remember an old axiom, I heard decades ago that 10% of the sales people make 90% of the money and the other 90% of the sales people share the remaining 10% of the money.

You are satisfied with a Monthly Cash Flow portfolio.

.- repair estimate $15K, yet comments "needing only maintenance and cosmetic work"Due diligence - a home inspector or experienced contractor taking a look - should answer remaining questions.

Mentally you must gain personal confidence then all that remains is fear of the unknown.