I’m also in the middle of my first fix and flip in Cleveland (remotely, I live in Rhode Island).  

We live in rural NE Ohio.

Hello All, So, I located where an owner lives.

I live in san diego ca and plan to move to chicago to buy a triplex and make brrrr in the future.

 ive delt  with the lead inspection with several of my bosses homes          this one guy has done 8+ of our homes so far    hes very concerned about the kids if any that live in the homes, because they are the ones  in direct contact with the walls and are very touchy on the walls and surfaces where lead could be ..   

We have money to put into a new property, and we'd like to live by the beach.

There is a very large living room that I want to build walls and create bedrooms out of to add value to the home.

But if you're Househacking then you need to take away the income for one of those units because you'll be living in that unit.I don't see water, sewage or garbage either. 

So, a duplex is not eligible unless you're living in it.

You have lived in the home for more than 2 years as your primary correct?