Though ill be honest, I'm also shopping for a duplex in Edmonton.

For example, think of a "mirror-like" duplex, but remove the range from the one of the "kitchens" (still have a fridge and sink in both "kitchens"), and add a door that connects the two units, that way you can say that it's still a part of your house.

If the house needs a complete rewire, replumb, new hvac, all walls brought to current insulation codes, and then all new flooring, drywall, insulation, kitchen, baths, doors, trim, etc...

Hey Oluwaseun, I am an agent in Knoxville and currently house hacking a duplex.

I’m looking at a duplex and I could be all in around $65k-$70k.

After doing some research I have a feeling I’m not going to get the answer I want to hear but I’m looking to buy first rental (duplex) in Philadelphia.

My partner and I are looking for duplexes, trips, and quads as our first real estate investment together.

I know the market is super hot there, so I would love to know what is working for you.We've thought about buying a duplex or small multi and living in one side for 2 years.

What I mean by this is that the road expansion will made it so that my garage will be only a few feet from a retaining wall. 

But when I say full gut and rehab I'm talking: taring everything down to the studs, updating plumbing and electrical throughout, probably upgrading the panel, adding duct work for heating and cooling, new mechanicals (boiler, A/C, etc) , hardwood floors, new kitchen, new dry wall and insulation, paint, finish work, etc.