Each role has its own challenges and benefits.

Lower the price to where you're at least equal to the sfh's or try to get a little under them and then you'll get some activity.  

It’s definitely worth trying out to see if it helps streamline your day-to-day real estate activities.

@David Taylor there is definatly a stigma attached to the activity.

You take on the role of digging deep into their pro forma and grading it like a teacher instead of writing the paper yourself. 

Also have active listings all over California.

I've been actively searching for and analyzing multifamily and single-family deals, making calls, and submitting offers.

First, it could help you qualify as a real estate professional (REP), or at least make it easier to qualify, which would allow you to offset passive losses from your rental properties against your active income.

You say the contractor is resubmitting the revisions but where is the architect and what role is he/she playing?

As an active cyclist and triathlete, I am looking at places that are cycling and outdoor sports destinations to cater a rental to athletes.