Don't base it on one data point that is not available :) good luck

@Aileen OuyangThe decision to sell and house-hack a fourplex can be based on several factors.

Based on my experience, it’s often not worth the time and expense because appeals frequently lead to no change in the tax assessment.

As an investor, I value an agent coming to me with deals based on their in depth knowledge of the real estate landscape, networking, connections, and additional information they might be privy to. 

Numbers are based on a price paid for the property.  

I'm worried that i will purchase something based off burning a hole in my pocket and not for the sake of being a good investment (mentioned above already). 

I was under the assumption because I wasn't informed of marektable title Before the closing date, that maybe there was/is a way to get the EMD back, but based on your response to my post, it doesn't look like I can.  

I'd assume all vanities, lower cabinets, 3to 5ft of drywall and base will all need replacing. 

Though, if your client base is nice retired people, it probably won't matter.  

I do think you need a separate entrance option or at least two entrances in a four-plex to make it easier on the LTR tenants, but if you are open about it form the start, everyone gets it and you choose the unit composition based on which ones will be STR or MTR.