You must have helpful Section 8 agencies - anytime I've talked to the tenant's caseworker about issues they just say "not my concern".

I would try to portion that off as a separate loan that can be paid back quickly - you'd need to discuss your plan with the PML.

Your goals and what you're trying to accomplish.  

I'm trying to learn everything that I can about subject to. 

I think a pantry and window are a must. 

@Pedro TorresBRRRing OOS - it can be very dangerous:(Too many newbies take contractors and agents at their word, when "trust, but verify" is extremely important.You should try to plan 2 trips for a BRRRR:1) Initial walk-thru with contractor(s), which you should video for documentation & accountability.2) Final walk-thru BEFORE paying out final amounts to contractor(s).

There are many here on BP as well as many on Linkedin that you could reach out to and they all have forms to fill out for deal specific information.I think trying to walk into offices will not be best use of time.

However, there is a requirement that in order to defer all tax he must purchase at least as much as his net sale. 

However, with the rates and conditions of any triplexes and fourplexes we could find (we did find one, but it's in the Pendleton Heights suburb of KCMO, so we were worried about it being too dangerous of an area), we were wondering if it's worth it to buy a duplex and rent out the other half to help pay the mortgage, or if it's more worthwhile to rent an apartment and try to save up to buy a residential or commercial MFH later?

If you go in with realistic expectations and a well-thought-out plan, house hacking can be an incredible tool for building financial freedom.Have you tried house hacking?