One of them was a Duplex on a little over an acre lot.  

@Jennifer Doyle you also have to be careful that it's not just the dry wall.

So my first question is, from the online listings not everything is always there, so what information is key to ask for (for multifamily anything from a duplex to a 10 unit building)? 

The bathroom must have a 5' turning radius, the sink must be wall hung or open cabinet( 34" to top rim), the toilet must have the proper grab bars installed and at certain heights, the flush handle on the toilet must face the side that has the 5' turning radius not the opposite side.

New to real estate investing but I am excited about getting into it.I am interested in buying a duplex in the Austin area to house-hack.

I'm talking like a d minus area practically the projects. so by the time we get married we should be able to buy a condo with cash in a great area. what we really want is a duplex in a great area but they are about 3 times more expensive then the condo.

I am looking into 3 duplexes and was trying to think of creative ways to do the deal.

Duplexes, see #3, keep and rent or Sell.What professional do we start with, builders or developers?  

I am in search of some guidance on removing a load bearing wall for a house I am renovating.

I am in search of some guidance on removing a load bearing wall for a house I am renovating.