So during the option period and i am collecting rents from both units, I'm pretty much a landlord because utilities will have to stay in my name because the duplex has one electrical service and heating boiler.  

Don't overdose on what I call "education overflow addiction". 

Austin doesn't really have cash flow, period, so that one's out. 

But there's one thing you can't learn in school or from an education and  that is the "drive", the determination, the self motivation. 

It's more likely you'll see a 5 - 10% decline over a period of time. 

Done correctly your rental and business efforts will pay for your education loans.

I am leaning that this IS going to be a waste of my time, but I am going to use the time to get me some self education and practice in the following:1.  

How long are you going to hold, how much interest are you going to pay over that period and perhaps most importantly is the cash going toward something that you have to pay for or something that will pay you?

Has anyone done the education series with Brant Phillips? 

You are, period.