If you are working with a blank slate the duplex down could be a good alternative to a garden unit but may be more costly since it could require reconfiguration of the first floor. 

Income tax impossible to blanked model as it is 100% dependent on the unique investor.

. :)Joe Fairless, Rod Khleif, Michael Blank (in no particular order).

My properties will be almost blank canvases.

I have found that for investors new to multifamily underwriting, the syndicated deal analyzer by Michael Blank is the easiest to digest and use. 

And as you mentioned Rod Khleif and Michael Blank have theirs. 

@Kristi Perrotta Typically the buyer agent will bring you the offer on the California Realtors fill in the blank contract.

Thank you in advanceI think the first step is to stare down reality on this deal.

If you point out it didn't, the dollar got worth less.... deer in headlights, blank stares and a "huh". 

I would definitely put the money out for an attorney who specializes or there are various experts that offer courses that may be able to assist such as Michael Blank of the Deal Maker Mastermind and Neil Bawa of MultifamilyU.