If you are following the rules then everything should be OK.This is no different than a health inspector visiting a restaurant.

Although whichever option you go with make sure you're also thinking about the long-term property value and what makes the most sense vs trying different angles now that negatively impact future resale/property values down the line. 

How long it takes to be financially ready is different for everyone.

You won't have the options that you have here in Austin, mainly because Portland is Tenant Friendly City and Pfugetville is Landlord friendly.  

Duplex have different zoning that may permit additional units.

In my experience, the average Section 8 resident behaves differently than the average market rate resident, and the government-backed rent is not worth the added hassle.  

I am currently an Asset Manager for Multifamily Deals as my W-2 job and looking to buying my first deal in College Station/Bryan Area.Anyone I can connect with to pick their brain on different investing strategies? 

Maybe they meant a different context.

I'll settle for a variation of this and give a little, but I simply pass on PMs who hand me a term sheet with 10+ different types of fees.

I would run a few different scenarios that I had confidence in and as you run the numbers, they should tell you what makes the most sense for you.