@Jose BotelloThe idea of selling your current home and purchasing a duplex as a way to start your investment journey is a strategic move, especially with the potential to generate rental income from one side.

Factors like high equity valuations, tight labor markets, and government spending are cited as potential contributors to inflation.

I imagine though in my opinion not as a legal professional that the seller being the bank would be much more likely to get in trouble.

So, bring strong evidence supporting the property's potential value.They prefer experienced borrowers or teams.

I have some capital saved up and have potential access to investors and partners.

My dad and I are now co-managing, and I'm the legal and financial side.

Researching similar rentals and noting renovations in your listing can attract potential tenants, with room for adjustments based on demand.

Is there a way to do this legally that would provide a tax benefit?

Not what I am saying at all, there are legal (realtors please correct me if I am wrong) docs as a realtor you need to disclose.

This is neither decent nor legal in many states.