There seems to be a pretty wide margin between old rundown but still expensive  duplexes (due to proximity to city center) vs more modern still extremely expensive duplexes (due to a combination of things).  

With the exception of places like "guide dog for the blind" and other agencies that train true service dogs for the physically disabled people there is essentially no governing bodies or qualifications that have to be passed to get labeled a "service dog".

My second home is about 1.5 hours away from the first and is also a smaller 3br/2ba house which I got for a steal of a deal, its in a "transitioning" neighborhood though which is close to a growing and gentrifying city center with close proximity to parks and a very large trail system. 

This seems like a great way for potential home buyers to “tour” countless homes, before taking the drive out to physically see them.

We still have not found a physical mentor but the search continues.

I would greatly appreciate any guidance from other out of state investors that have registered directly in the state of Missouri but not having a physical address to associate.  

@Charlie MacPherson @Henri MeliThank you for your feedback.I'll be mailing this out and or handing out physical copies.

But I'm surprised that no one has already mentioned a simple appeal to logic here:  it should be stated quietly but firmly and often that a bona fide purchaser (that is, you) is interested in acquiring this physically and monetarily distressed asset for a reasonable, already-negotiated price, and that the Brother has the choice of accepting that price, or getting wiped out and receiving literally nothing.  

Any way that I can physically network with people and get out of the house would be awesome.

Hey Guys, I'm about to close on a Duplex which, will be the first Property I ever own.Just wanted to share it with the community & get your thoughts on the dealPurchase Price: 118,000interest rate: 4.125Estimated Mortgage Payment: $1,131Smaller 2bed & 1bath= with a tenant $750/mo, currently a month to month lease but tenant wants to stay so I will have them sign a 1year lease.Bigger 2bed & 2 full bath......currently empty (I did not want the previous tenant so they moved out before closing), was renting for $850 but I will likely increase it to $900-$950 which is on par for the area.So I'm looking to have bring in 1600-1700/mo in rent.New Roof & home is in good condition but who knows what the future holdsProperty is in a Suburb that rents pretty easily due to proximity to lake, amusement park, and quality school district.I feel good about the deal but I'm curious to get feedback & some advice, with the winter here & in full affect my 1st cost is going to be someone to plow but I'm excited about it overall.