I am currently looking to purchase my first home. I am interested in buying a duplex so I can start house hacking. I would prefer to try to do an owner finance deal. Any suggestions on how I would contact the owner to...

Make sure that when you are getting the property under contract that the buyer is your name and then "and/or assigns". 

We’re on the hunt for a real estate broker in the Twin Cities area, does have any recommendations?

Wholesaling to a retail buyer is difficult.....title is not in your name, if allowed they would have to pay an assignment fee outside of closing. 

Just to be clear I did not say all liens and judgements would be paid in full because that is not something we can guarantee.Per the email I sent you on 06/25 I reminded you of our terms and conditions that buyer is to complete their own due diligence which includes a title search as we do not guarantee free & clear title.

But has ‘no plans’ to represent home buyers and sellers. ;)https://national.wfgnationaltitle.com/2018/08/06/zillow-gets-brokers-license-in-arizona-but-has-no-plans-to-represent-homebuyers-and-sellers/

I have some some services allow buyers to pay for moving trucks, buy personal belongings, but it's best to disclose if this is your intent. 

You're going to have to do a lot of homework about the #'s before you have this meeting.Then take that offer and create a package and market it off to other buyers - if you're wanting to wholesale it!

Hi all, I remember listening to a biggerpockets podcast (the subject was wholesaling) where the guest mentioned a "blue book" that he had developed that was like a script for his employees to follow when speaking with a seller or buyer in regards to owner financing.

Even if you have a great deal, if you don't have any experience they won't even consider you and even lenders will think twice before lending you any money if you don't have at least 30% of your own money to invest.Sellers don't want to have their property off the market and tied up in a contract with a buyer that may not be able to close the deal.