@Karen Warren  Yes there are, but they would have to accept a 2nd position mortgage which makes it tougher. 

Its good in one way (when I become a landlord) but lot tougher for people like us who want to get some good deals.

@Jay Hinrichs the contractors are MUCH tougher to deal with than realtors

Add to that the fact that it's a 5/1 and it's an even tougher place to market, so that second bathroom becomes more crucial.Even if you reach a point where you move out and rent both sides, your return might not be great.  

If you are using traditional financing, then it might make it tougher, but it's still possible.2.

are tougher, but if you missed a payment or two, what defenses would you present?

After the investor is cashed out then figuring out the split would be tougher. 

I will still be finishing up the first house when closing on the second, and being across the state makes that a little tougher.

This is tougher to answer because there options (and you can apply these options too).

@Jamie BatemanI think those who commented were pretty accurateDeal flow was still low and from what I heard it was tougher for one off investors.