We start by presenting all tenants with an overview of the plans and our proposed timeline.  

Do you have a recommendation on how you would prefer to see this info presented in a cold-call type format (unsolicited mail, phone call, etc.)?

Just don't allow yourself to not see ALL of your options for your present and future.  

But after attending the meeting, the information/lecture presented seemed very salesy.

We are looking for a new location so that someone can do some type of presentation so that there is some type of structure.

Personal use also includes time spent at your place by another party under a reciprocal sharing arrangement (“I use your place in exchange for you using my place”) whether the other party pays market rent or not.Days devoted principally to repairs and maintenance are considered days of vacancy and are disregarded, even if family members are present while you work away.The tax drillVacation homes in this category are treated as personal residences for federal income tax purposes.

@Kate AndreevaThe cap rate formula is simple and calls for annual NOI divided by the original cost of the property so looking at the data you presented would be 20k / 400k.

You’ll often see a section in the investment presentation that covers the assumptions that are being used in the development of the financials and the pro forma.

Hi, everyone, this is my first posting and I wanted to present this situation to you and get your feedback.I'm a student who is going to buy a duplex with the intentions of living in one side and renting out the other.My questions is should I really scour for a side by side place or should I get one that is top/bottom.

Generally anyone can bid at the auction and the announcement will set out the terms (be present with a $10,000 check  to be eligible to bid, no inspections, close in 30 days etc.)Most cases, especially if the value of the house is less then the mortgage/loan the bank is the high bidder and takes title to the property.