A place to drink beer, cook food, do laundry, shower and sleep; in that order. 

I’m never one to ask for help but I was fortunate that my brother was able to lend me the money for a few months.The specific duplex I ended up buying had filthy people living downstairs (days old food left out, clutter and trash everywhere, holes in walls, etc.) and decent people living upstairs.

They haven't paid for the garden unit for a couple of months and it is rubbished, with clothes thrown around and a fridge full of rotting food.

Most people who try hard to get back on track can do stuff like Uber, fast food jobs, etc, to help make ends meet, these jobs are plentiful in this economy.  

It sounds like you have a good plan and are very motivated and organized. 

A place to drink beer, cook food, do laundry, take a shower, sleep.

Heather Neill BrokerHeritage Real Estate*REALTOR is a term used by a real estate agent or broker who is a member of a business organization known as the National Association of Realtors, and who has taken a course in ethics.

For taxes, you want to be as organized as possible.

If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their different staff qualifications.2.

Just food for thought.