I would speak with a few of your favorite lenders and ask if buying the other half of the duplex requires x% down or what your options are.  

😆For those not aware, this tenant has lectured us on how foolish we are for owning our rentals instead of renting them from others and subleasing them on Airbnb.Guess what happened to our favorite professional tenant who told us all to enjoy foreclosure?

Almost every landlord uses the cash method of accounting , so that does not qualify to issue a cancellation of debt 

Hello,First time posting here looking to buy my first deal soon.https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/525-Farnsworth-St-Pittsburgh-PA-15207/11544694_zpid/ <--- Not planning on buying just verifying I get this.I'm using the four quadrant method to figure out the cash flow on the property.So 20% down on this property would be 77,800 which would leave me with 311,000 in principal, good so far.

Hello everyone, As I sit here reading a stack of REI books and real estate salesmanship books I realized how often I read lines in my books like this, *please note I’m paraphrasing these may not be exact quotes  “I do this because I love it” and “If you’re not passionate it, it will end up feeling like a job” “I have to try and not talk about it with my wife” “It’s the last thing I’m thinking about when I fall asleep” ”REI is my favorite hobby” and so forth..Wow I think to myself, that’s some passion!! 

If you enjoy the assets you already own seek other methods.

I just would like some tips or methods or strategies to employ when I run numbers on properties to make it easier.Thanks ~ Floyd :)

Any other methods or suggestions also appreciated.

From what i have researched Theres a few ways to do it (Reits, syndication, or to buy a unit yourself) What do you recomend the best method is?

You're right uncollected rent is not a deduction if you're on a cash based accounting method which I'm that sure you are.