And you may not know the answers right now because you may not have much experience with each different option; and that is okay.

network network. be different. see what out there. dont be afraid to take risk and be patient

Different buyer pools homeowner vs investors and the returns are definitely in the 4 units or in value adding the 2s. 

It is a different matter that the better route is to  amicably negotiate out of the lease.

Your loan would be on a different property so no financing on the property you are buying. 

A reliable contractor and an exceptional agent can make all the difference when things go wrong.The Outcome:This was a humbling experience, and I still wonder if I could have done anything differently (besides the insurance). 

Duplex have different zoning that may permit additional units.

Just food for thought- It's not always in your best interest to provide all of the materials, negotiate too hard, refuse to pay a deposit, etc.

Good summary of what your market is looking for but as we all know, each market tends to have its "wish / want" items which differ from market to market.Flow is definitely a selling point but make adjustments come with a cost. 

I feel this gives me the flexibility to find the right solution for my client and not just sell what my bank offers.I'll also throw in my 2 cents on common differences I've seen in my career:CDFIs - Because of their subsidized financing structure, they have the ability to be a low cost lender (and sometimes provide grants).