A lot of forum members are very knowledgeable in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, rentals, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.

(Insider trading is legal for real estate, ask any builder.)

And finding a duplex is almost impossible up here so I feel I shouldn't let the opportunity pass...but at what cost?

In the past, it was not legal to take action if the company did not have a registration in the state where the property was located.

Tax and legal issues can happen if you don't.Even with these issues, I still enjoy a good working relationship.

Although this is a big industry that can't really move elsewhere due to legal issues. 

Is this a legal unit?

There are also legal 2 units with attic/basement unit that will work all over even in prime areas.

I wanted to start with Airbnb’s but there’s really not a huge market for them here except for in New Orleans but they changed all the rules and regulations recently so it’s impossible to do it there.

It's legally required but practically every small multi-family on the market does not have one done.Third - what kind of costs are you seeing to retrofit?