In the process I really liked the industry, enough to change industries, I used to be an Executive Chef.  

Recently passed legislation in North Carolina doesn't sit well with many of the types of companies which are based in the Raleigh area (source cnn money "...Cooper spoke as more than 80 CEOs and executives co-signed a letter to North Carolina's governor pushing for a repeal of a "deeply discriminatory" bathroom law...").Does anyone have any opinions on how this may play out?  

I ran the executive summary buy an expert who said the property was a deal in the $750-$800k-range.  

Very state specific.. a decent lawyer who deals with construction should be able to advise you on this in a 30 minute phone call.In most states materialman liens are junior to anything in front of them IE construction loan.In our great state of Orygun though a properly filed and executed Materialman lien is a super lien and takes priority over any other lien except tax's. 

As a mid-career executive in the corporate world you can miss the "rush" you enjoyed during the climb and while I won't ever leave......I need a new "passion" and I've long harbored an interest in real estate investment.

Being a traveling executive (relocated many times in the US) I have discovered that there can be great struggle when trying to find homes to rent.

Execute agreements with tenants/users, finalize financing, finalize credits and development incentives.7.  

Properly prepared and executed the LNA replaces the lost note but then the LNA affidavit along with a good copy of the note must be present.  

If the deed was properly used, executed ad filed, there should be no  issue with the note, there can be as to the due on sale clause if the parties were unrelated. 

If she does, stay the course (Keep the same job, don't take on too much debt, etc.) until November 2016 and then execute your plan.Where is this duplex that will cash flow $1000 per month?