I place more weight in the landlord references.

I was thinking a lighter gray with white shutters and front awning rails.

I'm sure there are investors who wholesale, I am not talking about that group of people.I am talking about the wholesaler, who misrepresents others as an investor in hopes to get more deals because the of the weight the term "investor" carries. 

I didn't even think of the added weight to the trailer if you put in drywall.

Try this... build a much larger column base at the same height as the bottom of the stone, maybe tapered (bigger at the bottom) and made from a similar stone, with a much larger column (easily built onto the existing post) resting on top.Find a NATURAL, neutral-colored, plain stone or slate, and tile the raised concrete stoop.Paint the entry door a deep, very rich color that complements the brick.Then, the gable on the right with round-butt shingles (I think) needs a lighter color, maybe even a bit bright to complement both the brick and the entry door, since it extends over the stoop.Finally, taller greenery under the stone with a lower front level of varying texture and color (especially around the entry) will result in the stone being much less prominent.

To have your GC fully finance your first deal and take you under his wing is worth its weight in gold.

We will also be replacing the front door to give it more weight.

Maybe it hold more weight in other markets but I find it hard to believe its anywhere near the extent that this guy makes it out to believe. 

Meaning yes the income approach will carry some weight but it’ll be relatively little compared to what other 4 units are selling for.

This can make a difference not only with taxes and boro/magistrate fees but also resale/arv values because districts do hold a lot of weight when it comes to homeowners (and renters) making decisions on where to live).