When all is said and done I'd wager that employing this strategy would net even less than just buying a multi-unit to start with. 

Individual situations vary and it's impossible for someone over the internet to give you specific advice without knowing all of the details of your situation.

If you are new and do not have other online profiles (Facebook, LinkedIn, no Google Business Page / Reviews) this can be a bit risky as the savvy internet user is not going to just toss up info.   

Unfortunately, the part is no longer made by the manufacturer and I haven't been able to find an extra part "laying around" via the Internet. 

The agent told me to “just make one up... find a form on the internet and fill it in”.

Go to your local REIA meetings and connect with them on the Internet using BiggerPockets, Craigslist, Facebook Groups, etc.

Congratulations, you have found one of the most valuable free resources on the internet for real estate investors new and old, Quincy. 

There is not much on the internet about this subject except on here.Did i miss anything?

You learn to be professional and not laugh early on, when you're working with brand new real estate agents who refer 'clients' to you who have no income, no credit, and no savings, but are dead serious that they want to buy a $1.5m house in San Jose oh and by the way they also want the lowest interest rate they can find advertised on the shadiest corner of the internet. 

The home after all would be getting paid for by the rent at least.I am interested in feedback and I have a lot of questions, several that I cant seem to find an answer for in books or internet.