I left corporate America in July to pursue RE investing full time.  

Or, if you leave older capex items in place for now, you'll definitely end up with higher maintenance costs down the line.I'd also like to note, if you buy Turnkey (full service) you shouldn't be paying a 'mark up'.

., located at ..........................Each month rent will be paid in the amount of $200, per week, starting October 5th, 2017 and ending at the termination of this lease agreement, or otherwise previously agreed upon, as stated below, including the months which have 5 pay periods.The extra pay periods will accumulate and may be applied toward the last months’ rent.It may not be misconstrued that...........................(................) is responsible for the payment of rent, and this lease agreement is between the parties stated in the third paragraph of this Lease Agreement.If an error, or stoppage, occurs in the automatic deposit, either by the Resident or her employer, it shall be paid immediately by the Resident ................and all other late payments, fees and conditions of this agreement will apply.Should the Resident wish to change the method of payment, the Owner must first be notified in writing in such a time frame that rent will be paid in full and on time according as follows:  Rent and/or other charges are to be paid at such place or method designated by the owner as follows check or money order by mail, or cash in person.

best bet is to hire a full season lawn / snow service that can do your property year round..Seasonal rates for each  snow and for lawn care.. get some bids.. your going to find the good companies are probably already booked for snow and won't touch you unless you contract with them also for lawn care.. so make sure and mention that when you call.. have them do the fall clean up.. and get started right away.. 

I was being told that in order for the VA to fund the duplex, the individual taking out the loan has to qualify for the full amount of the property price themselves.

Date: Tenant 1 Name: Tenant 2 Name: Dear Tenants,Thank you for choosing to rent your home from us.We have appreciated doing business with you for the length of your stay.As you have seen we have worked hard to respond to your requests while living in your home and to make your stay as comfortable as possible.Your agreed Lease Period has been fulfilled.At this time you are reaching the end of your “Lease Period” and now will be on a “Month-to-Month” lease option as stated in the Lease Agreement under item 4.

When you make an offer to buy, just plan on a full gut remodel.If these are regular honeybees, they generally don't attack unless threatened.  

Maybe one option 0% down, but a higher interest rate for them and you pay them back with monthly installments, one option with 10% down with a slightly lower rate and pay them back in monthly installments, and one option with the highest rate but no monthly installments...meaning they would get their money in full when you sell.  

I know the market and needs of out of state investors very well, since I work for one full time.

Tenant 2 states she also wants to stay but can not afford the full rent and refuses to leave (hearing this from tenant 1).