What I did to find the owners was to first determine what zoning I was looking for, then I used property radar to search from appropriate properties. 

I'm trying to determine how much cash we'll have available to invest into the duplex.

Some accountant determines the rates based on risk and the computer just spits out numbers. 

They are currently rented out, although the 2-plex is owner-occupied.I'm not sure how to go about determining a market price though, specifically with regard to the fact that there are so many different types and ages of buildings.

The building was just inspected by a very credible engineer out of Columbus, Ohio and it was determined that the building is still structurally sound. 

There are a lot of first time home buyer tools available online to help you determine that value based on your families income.

These questions can help you determine the seller's motivation and possibly give you insight into how flexible they are with current asking price.Best of luck to you on the property tour and deal #1!

Ashley Kehr will go over a wide variety of topics, such as goal setting, partnerships, how to find and fund deals, how to build a team, how to determine what market to invest in, how to analyze deals, and how to make offers & negotiate.

I would need more information about the business plan to determine if it made sense for me.

(Make sure to determine the correct heir.