(determining the best fit for potential investors, e.g. based on their apetite for risk and how long they’d like to invest, would a rehab or a longer term buy and hold be more appropriate?)

Your able to get two as long as where you live fits under the Cap.I started out with my first 2 v.a loans then I used f.h.a. dont listen to one bank call around.

Location is ideal-except for noise from the street and baseball diamond-and parking does not look at all difficult.

@Brandon IngegneriIn addition to the information above about self-directed IRAs, I would add that a Solo 401k might fit into the mix if you're self-employed.

The biggest waste of time I had as a broker, was suggesting properties to the potential buyer, and only afterwards hearing that they had this or that criteria that made this property a no go.Make clear, in as much detail as possible what your ideal property is, and secondarily, what you would buy.

If you can afford it not using an 8% loan would be ideal, there are people who make it work but the risk is definitely more. 

Ideally, you would now prime the wall with two coats of oil-based primer like Kilz Original while wearing a respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridgessIf that doesn't work, the plaster or drywall has to be replaced, with all the mess and expense involved.

Those areas work for me and fit my goals so I don’t have the motivation to go learn Raytown.

It makes not sense to me and would require a layout of the duplex that must less than ideal.

There are good reasons to have a local agent working for you though, they might bring you deals you missed or where otherwise unaware of they also ideally can function to double check everything to make sure everything is handled correctly and finally the very best agents also have great relationships with vendors and can help you through the whole process.