The monthly payments might pay for the unoccupied side of the duplex for those 6 months while you do the repairs and get it rented out.

Could anyone give me some tips about how to input the PMI in the expense side of the things on this online tool to better identify if this is the right deal for me?  

I've never had either of my buildings reappraised and I am curious what the down sides of that might be. 

The roof was done 1 year ago and, siding is in good shape.

Right now in particular, I'm currently fighting with the hot water tank & gas furnace, hoping to find someone who could check those out without me having to contact a major company to come out for a service call and then be upsold into purchasing a new unit.

If those work, it could be a deal, and have nice up-side potential. 

It’s the south east side of Youngstown, OH.

If not file a complaint with the state finance officeAlso if it is a state he is to be licensed to service in the borrower can also be in deeper hot waterStart with the state financial bureau that will light a fire under someoneYou can find the contact information herehttps://nationwidelicensingsystem.org/Pages/default.aspx

I am all for erring on the conservative side regarding REI, but it looks like you've killed your deal on paper.  

I know that by law (regardless of what a lease may say) landlords are supposed to provide basic amenities (hot water, electricity) to renters, but what are the timelines that such services need to be made available to the renter when there is a plumbing or electrical failure?