For example, if there's more smaller units on the OTAs then it can be a good indicator to purchase larger units for MTR since there's less inventory of larger units. 

Onboarding and offboarding PMS is one of the worst experiences I have had, and it only gets worse the larger you get :(

However, Roth IRA withdrawals are generally tax-free after age 59½, assuming the account is at least five years old.Self-Directed Roth 401(k): You can contribute more to your Roth 401(k) through your 1099 income, especially since contribution limits are higher than IRAs.Mega Backdoor Roth: If your side business offers a 401(k) with after-tax contributions, you could contribute much larger amounts and convert them into a Roth 401(k) or Roth IRA, maximizing your tax-free savings.

Besides marketing the larger component is the list of questions to ask and how we ask them.  

And yes, the risk is that we're paying for the due diligence work up front, to potentially get denied in-front of the City Commissioners.What I will say is that entitling a 8-10 unit subdivision is the same amount of work and time as entitling a 50,100, 200+ unit subdivision, so it makes more sense to go larger.

Also size, if you're talking about 2 - 4 unit properties versus larger 50+ unit buildings the resources for those are much different. 

Masyn - I bought a quad this year and although I had to put down a larger down payment the cash flow will be good/above average in the long term - mainly because the existing rents were $300-$400 below market.

that research process will give you aton of knowledge that in my opinion makes putting a much larger chunk of money to work more palatable 

Energy-efficient features, soundproofing, shared amenities, and local zoning compliance are crucial.

Less for smaller units and more for larger units with pets.