One benefit you may get out out of a side by side duplex is the splitting of utilities.

That could be an option, to bring in friends and family as partners or if any of your connections have sizable equity, they can also utilize a HELOC.

No HOA, ~450/mo insurance (expensive, high fire area), $400/mo other utilities. 3% maintenance reserve, 3% closing costs etc. 3.2% 30 year fixed 20% down mortgage...could likely shop for better terms with an accepted offer.I'm assuming 20-30% of home value depreciated in the first year via cost segregation study and purchase price of 1.55MM which is an "outlandish" bid well above asking I'm considering but am shocked at how the numbers are still working. 

Here are my major concerns/questions below:1) HIRE CPA: Despite this being my first property (in the process of purchasing a second), is it recommended to utilize a CPA.

Current rent is $500 with all utilities payed by landlord. 

Prices are higher for food, utilities, gasoline etc.5.

The land and utilities are key .

I am currently house hacking in Westminster CO and have a house where the basement has a 1,000 sq ft basement "mother-in-law" suite that has a lockable, entry door in the basement utility room. 

Would like to know the lot size , utilities , any soils reports?

I'm my area I can call code enforcement and they can put all occupants out in 24 hours because house is not habitable without utilities turned on.