Either way, i always decide to buy additional properties as opposed to developing what i have, because I’ll continue having that and can do what i please in the future. 

If you're occupying the vacant unit, what makes you think you can evict either tenant from additional units?

By private money, Im assuming you mean local people lending out their IRA funds and personal funds.

Additionally, some landlords are still waiting on over $5,000 in payments from the program.This market is right in my backyard, and it seems like a good place to start, as I can afford to buy homes in the $65,000–$80,000 range and am familiar with the area.

This can help you greatly with the additional depreciation.Ultimately, med to large MF and small 2-4s are totally different products. 

We have had a pleasant and unexpected surprise of some appreciation over the past ten years in addition to rent increases to over $1k for good SFHs.

Are there any additional fees (e.g., underwriting, appraisal, or prepayment penalties)?

A good approach is to set aside an additional 5%–10% of gross rent for CapEx, depending on the property’s condition and renovation quality.While turnkey companies often provide attractive numbers, it’s important to remember their goal is to sell properties.

Here is a list of potential options:Trello/Asana/Zoho Projects/Freedcamp/Basecamp/Workfront/Monday.com/Jira/etc,etc,etc,etc,etc - General project management software that includes tasks, Gantt scheduling, calendars, project forums, document storage & team collaboration toolsTeamGantt/Gantter/MS Project - Gantt Scheduling Softwares for creating Gantt Charts & Timelines, & managing tasks.Podio - Customizable system that allows you to build workflows, track tasks, track leads, etc.Smartsheet/AirTable - Provide spreadsheet style platforms with additional functionalities for uploading documents/images, assigning tasks, calendar, images, etcOffice 365/Google Sheets Spreadsheets - Believe it or not, a lot of successful flippers still manage their entire business in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. 

I'm out in Denver but have family in NC and from what I've seen it seems like a fantastic market.In addition, if you house hack there are programs like NACA that will help you qualify.