ILL keep you guys posted on my decision and reasoning here soonThanks 

But like almost anything in real estate, most things are highly localized and market specific, and there are definitely:a) Wolves out there pouncing at the opportunity to take your moneyb) Very well intentioned people who just don't know what they're doingc) People who do appear to have a successful track record but can be a bit short-sighted (throwing large sums of money into the real estate game with no regard or proper planning for the next inevitable market shift)d) People who seem to get lucky sometimesande) Guys who are experienced, have a track record, and are prepared to play the long game (are aware of market cycles, have a plan that limits their and/or their investors exposure during potential transition periods between market swings, and so forth)There's probably more but that's my short list off the top of my head.

The frauds making promises to purchase with no intention are victimizing sellers.

Do you plan to be forthright with the seller and tell him your intent?

I have been a shorter term consultant in international development, traveling internationally with every assignment and doing between 4-6 a year; but during the purchase of the duplex was in transition to a full-time overseas based W-2 job with an intention of using the 200% jump in my income (including the tax savings from being out of the country) to invest in cash flow. 

I don't want that on my conscience if God forbid he became ill because of it.

Do you intentionally limit your occupancy rate to stay under the radar?

FA & FAPI presentationThere are a number of knowledgeable and well intentioned people on BP and self education is always valuable but these are really questions for subject matter experts (i.e. accountants).

@Michael Strobel,  A change of tax payer immediately prior to a sale opens up that transaction for the IRS to question "investment intent" of the new tax payer. 

I guess because my intent was to separate both worlds (manufacturing & REI) I never sat down and thought about how my job now could impact my REI future.