But it's a totally different game with this one. 

@Joseph Rath keep saving and once you are ready to pull the trigger then you can absolutely house hack a duplex with FHA financing and sellers assistance to help with closing costs and get into a duplex under 200k for $12,000 or less total investment

I've done a lot of research on it online, which is possible here, and even gone to see it (pretty recently renovated!?).

My issue-situation-question is this: Because we have made REI our goal, with a plan for a lifestyle change, business objectives , and everything, we are online every day looking for and analyzing deals [as you can see I upgraded my BP account to have full access to the calculators!!!

@Martin Robertson Hi Marty,QuickBooks Online Plus - you will need one subscription for each EINQuickBooks Desktop - depending on your need Premier, Accountant or Enterprise versionsGita

I totally agree, it is a better option to let the experienced professionals handle that.

There are great services out there that assist in marketing your property, creating online applications and screening your tenants for you. 

@Steve KenoyerLicensing education is state specific.California, specifically, does not have reciprocity with other states.You'll have to go through the education and testing requirements for both California and Oregon, most likely online.

If you can't find them at the auction or if it is online, you can take the list of your target properties...maybe 10-20 and find out who buys them and go hunt them down after the auction or when they get the property. 

Per parcel info in tax records online, it's showing as 5 units.