My go-to HM lender has approved to finance a purchase that needs some minimal work, like a month or less worth of work. 

In a high-crime area, you will attract low-quality renters who are more likely to cause problems.

Hard Money is like a chainsaw. 

So what i bring to the table in my Journey:Flexible job that makes me available throughout the daysTruck and Gas pre paid forSome Cabinetry and Trim experience  10+ years dealing with subcontractors as Project MangerSome investment capital on hand 20-30KI guess my overall feeling would be to network with like-minded people that possible could bring other contributions to the table (knowledge, capital, etc.)  

Quote from @Ryan Cleary: I don't like the new BP. 

Without having the facts it sounds like there was not proper notice to the estate. 

You are more likely to be struck by lightning twice.

Like @Taylor Dasch mentioned, in this market it would be very difficult to cover the full mortgage by renting one side of a house hack.

Lenders for this exist just like I exist and have done hundreds of these funding's in multiple states..

I have experience with this in my market in DFW, TX and I'm available for DM if you would like some guidance from afar.