I'd recommend some key paperwork and a lawyer review: purchase agreement that includes a seller financing addendum, promissory note, deed of trust or mortgage that secures the loan with the property, warranty deed that transfers ownership to the buyer.

Look up warranty of habitability laws in your state.

Our team is always available to discuss and provide any supplemental information or property specifics with investors.

By the way, my students, typically in the medical or business world, really don't know the difference between a Deed of Trust and a Warranty Deed.

We take pride in maintaining our properties, though of course, they aren’t new construction.The tenants are now refusing to pay first month’s rent and sent the following notice citing habitability issues under California law (Civil Code §1941.1 and implied warranty of habitability).

First off,  you get to start with a property that is new, has a warranty, and should require much less maintenance. 

Ideally E&O as well and lastly, make sure a builder warranty is offered that's transferrable to whomever buys the completed duplex.

You’re in a Strong Starting Position — You Just Feel “Illiquid”You already have several things going for you:Home equity: Roughly ~$140K in unrealized equity ($235K value – $90K loan).Pension & retirement savings: Long-term financial safety net.Stable W2 income + supplemental job: Consistency lenders like.Below-market mortgage rate (4.25%) on your primary — a great asset in today’s high-rate environment.The challenge isn’t wealth, it’s liquidity — you’re “asset rich, cash flow tight.”

For me, "Investor Friendly" means being licensed, ability to pull all permits, good communicator, is on top of their subcontractor contract management, makes sure I get insurance certificates and endorsements from all subcontractors listing me  as additional insured under their policies, honors warranties, has credit accounts at supply houses and can work well with my bank draw schedules,  is willing to approach me when there are issues rather than cut corners to "stay on budget".

Add clarification that rent obligations will be adjusted or abated if essential services are interrupted for extended periods, consistent with NY’s Warranty of Habitability (Real Property Law §235-b).