OR - I keep my 50k in my accounts, and I use the pure cash to acquire a cheap distressed property to BRRRR.

They agreeing to findings.2. complete repairs found by inspection and deduct from deposit3. clean carpet if they don't provide a receipt from a local, professional cleaner which is the condition they received it in. deduct from deposit if they didn't.4. if a pet was allowed, they must turn in a receipt showing it was treated for fleas. if If they dont it comes out of the deposit. if any damage from pet they're given an estimate of repair and sign an agreement that they will pay any excess not covered by deposit.5. touch up painting as needed, filters changed, fire alarm batteries updated.6. get keys from tenant and change locks. old locks go into inventory to be used in other properties.7. return their deposit with a letter documenting what expenses were paid out of it and a notice that they are welcome to return if they were a good tenant. they can use the statement for their future landlord as well. if they were not a good tenant, they go on a do not rent list for future reference with a copy of mive.iut inspection signed by them indicating damages and/or non-compliance behavior.

Then you can refinance, rent out the last unit, and keep it as a pure investment property.Just be real diligent about running your numbers ahead of time.

I’d rather have 4 units rather then one house purely on cash flow standpoint.

Purely a buy and hold at a fairly low price. 

If you're looking for pure cash flow, you probably want to look in other markets such as Fayetteville, Wilson, Rocky Mount, etc.

So the deposits on the C-class rental can actually be equal to the deposit on a home renting for twice as much.The lower priced rental will also be a smaller floorplan with tile and laminate flooring instead of carpet, which saves on carpet cleaning and new carpets, and repainting on a pure sf basis.

From what I understand/read, it has to be hardwired OR have a sealed 10 year battery.

You must be thinking that I'm saying something I am not saying, because what I'm saying is purely common sense, no extensive scouring of data necessary. 

Obviously everything here is purely my opinion and speculation.