Please do post specific questions, I know many people here will be happy to help!

I would define 'pent-up demand' as the number of people ready and willing to buy a home but holding off for very specific reasons. 1.

and yes, of course your budget needs to be able to factor that in. 

Without knowing the specifics of the neighborhood or property I would expect it to appreciate the same as other 1-4 units in the area over the next decade.

More states are creating "just cause" eviction laws, essentially stating the landlord must allow the tenant to remain in the property except for a few specific situations.It won't end well.

The fact that there was a major expense happens, but you budget for that.

Do you need input from specific property owners or market experts for your "granular" data?

In my experience, it's crucial to be aware of these state-specific rules to avoid unexpected tax liabilities.

I don't mind low cash flow with high appreciation, but that's my specific plan, it doesn't work for everyone.

Do you work specifically with investors?