Just remember everyone has opinions, so just pick out the bits and pieces that apply to you and run with it.       

Sucks that you can't access your equity, but it looks like you've levered it about as far as it will go for a while, so you'll need to adjust in the meantime unless there's a piece of the puzzle I'm not getting. 

@Amy Ahearn I haven’t done this myself, but have heard good things about going the route of Facebook marketplace, goodwill, second hand stores etc with well design tasteful ikea/purchased pieces.

I am looking for a recommendation of someone who can edit and put together podcasts that have been recorded when I give them all of the pieces such as the intro/extro/etc.

Someone who will fund your deal for a piece of the profit rather than charging you for the use of their money.

@Mark Mahoney in my state at least, no it must be part of the home not just an armoire or similiar piece of furniture to be a legal bedroom.

I can rent the other unit for $1300-$1400 in that area leaving me only $600 left to pay have been hoping for the renter to cover mortgage, but looks like in my area Houston, TX Brand new duplexes/ even older ones run around 250k-300k.So heres my list of Pros and Cons im trying to weigh out Pros:Brand new no fixes for a long timeIf i moved out in a year (FHA purposes) could cash flow up to $800 afterMe and My girlfriend would save money if we split remaining $600 in half so $300 a piece saving us each roughly $250 in rent Cons:Dont know if paying $600 is really considered house hackingDont know if thats too of a price or if i can build equity in a Brand New Duplex.This is my first step towards investing so Any feedback/ advice is welcome!

Read the install guide for the flooring product you're considering for specific information on flatness, patching, etc.I'd break free any loose pieces with a scraper or similar and fill in the floor.

I found a great deal on laminate flooring at the local Ollie's Bargain Outlet, used a miter saw to cut pieces to fit, and click them into place. 

You are dreaming, it doesn’t exist any more.....unless you find some private npn buyer unloading a few pieces of absolute junk.