Hi @Nicole Boerema I think you'd be a good fit for my Co-Investing Club, which focuses on passive investing and syndication-style deals.

Sorry but that just looked like a bunch of people ripping off each other ideas for a cheap style.

Also, people spend a 1/3 of their life in bed. 

I'd check the water shut off valves (under sinks) - if they are "old" knob style, id try to turn them to shut off the water and see if they leak (they do tend to do it over time) - replacement can be costly because it will require water shut off to the entire building (unless you have the individual main water shut off) - it will have to be done thru HOA, increasing cost. 

Here’s the bigger picture: After renovation, I plan to convert the duplex into a triplex to increase income potential.The lot is large enough to build an additional 4-plex, which opens up multiple exit or income strategies.The property could function either as a short-term rental (mini-resort style) or as a long-term rental community with controlled access and shared amenities.Location is strong and demand for both STR and LTR units is high in the area.  

Financial freedom requires maintaining your lifestyle for life.

When everyone is prepared and knows what to do, it makes life so much easierThis thread hits the nail on the head — timing is everything.In competitive markets, I’ve seen investors lose great deals simply because their capital wasn’t ready when the seller wanted to move.

"(Paige) Hayes and Company" is a great example of this style can work for decades.

I am looking for asset protection/estate planning/rental real estate owning as my foundation for wanting to learn and perhaps use this style of trust.

I view the same as vacation homes, yes they may provide rental income when not there, but you will use them and they will most likely not cash flow so not great for investment purposes but lifestyle choice.