The rental income just sits there in a non-interest bearing account until I invest in something.

Properly accounting for these expenses ensures an accurate assessment of the deal's profitability.Cash Flow: Have you calculated the potential cash flow from the duplex?

DM me and I will send you contacts for; attorneys, lenders, and accountants they have previously used.

.)- Skilled/experienced businessman (accounting, record keeping, organization, customer relations, etc

If you have a good plumber, electrician and appliance guy in the area you can handle most reparirs through them.If you must hire a property manager, I would get lots of referrals and check them out very thoroughly.  

Connect with a real estate-focused accountant to iron out the specifics for your situation.

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Check out the facebook group Irvington Neighbors - Indianapolis, Indiana. 

So either 1- we find a new Accounting firm or 2- don't do the study Anyone have experience with this specifically for SFR and for an STR 

Beware they tend to give BPO's which are closer to ARV's vs As-is values (as do majority of sellers) so don't leave much room for profit after taking into account holding costs, legal, taxes, etc.