I would assume it would be too time consuming to try to assess more specifically the operating expenses of each particular house?

On the downside risk side of things I'd try to ensure that nothing substantial has changed with regards to consumer metrics and preferences. 

Pro tip: take particular care to cover book shelves—removing dust from our books was one of the most time-consuming cleaning jobs we faced. 2.Pack as though you will be travelingThink carefully about everything you will need over the full duration of the renovation (plus the inevitable extension) when packing.

Actively re-starting about 2 1/ years ago in RE investing we began to consume a lot of material on investing (podcasts, books, etc.), the end result being we took our eyes off the ball to the deals that were right in front of us!

@Adrian Moreno I highly recommend you outsource something that's simple and time consuming like this.

Compared to a 4 plex, a 4 plex usually will cash flow better than a duplex but management of that type of property is generally more time consuming than a duplex.

Lots of consumer protection laws. 

Residency will consume you and if you do have any time off, the last thing you will want to do is swing a hammer. 

I'm extremely skeptical that consumers are going to be on board to willy nilly provide the passwords to all their online bank accounts to allow it to happen, however.

Hard money lenders don't usually do consumer loans because of the huge compliance required, that's kind of strange.