If you're getting good deals on the investment properties, that will actually improve your DTI, assuming an investor friendly local lender that isn't riddled with rental income overlays such as "rent must appear on two years of tax returns for us to 'count' it."

Could easily raise to $650 rents after turning over units with upgrades.

The Investors were quite happy with their returns, the flippers could concentrate on what they did best (finding and making deals), and the contractor/partner (me) could concentrate on bringing the project in on time and within budget.

Rental comps for 2BR units in the area are $965/mo.Assuming I purchase the property for $135K, invest $10k in improvements, utilize a 25% down/30 yr mortgage, and achieve 80% of the total market rents (from rentometer) + 7% vacancy/attrition, this property looks to cashflow approx $400/mo with a 9% CoC return and 12.5% total ROI.My questions are the following, not having much experience in analyzing duplex deals:- How would I accurately estimate rental income in my area for a duplex, if my area is mainly SFHs ?

Be sure to tell your accountant that you now need to file non-resident income tax returns in each state where you own property as well.

A simple google search returned me this one: https://landlordassoc.org/Find similar associations and join them.

Or present a purchase price that works for your preference in CoC returns and financing option.

How would i attract a good client, what makes a court attractive, how do you coordinate trailers coming in/hooking up, what are appropriate rates of return, etc?

I wouldnt put it in the market since u may need it and the returns on a small amount are not impactful enough.

In order to self-certify, a QOZ Fund simply completes a form and includes that certification document along with the QOZ Fund's federal income tax return filing for the year.