I've invested in both multi-unit properties (2-4 units), and multi-family properties (5+ units).

Our property managers are trying to get us to sign a new clause stating that if we want first right of refusal to do our own maintenance on our properties (and not just have them handle it automatically), that we need to respond to any maintenance request within 24 hours (telling them we want to do it or telling them they can do it), complete the work in 7 days (if we say we want to do it), and do unit turnovers in 2 weeks. 

I believe I can do this with the upstairs rented out at $1,650 a month and $1,750 for the main floor unit. 3bed 2bath down and 3bed 1bath up.

For path #2, you mean purchase & renovate a 3-5 unit building right?

I'm trying to analyze my first property and not sure how to set it up to run the number using the calculator tools here. 2 of the units are successful Airbnb short term rentals, and the other two units are month to month rentals to existing tenants.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) other investment in Martins Ferry.

You can do a DSCR loan easily with anything 1-4 unit residential.

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There have been some around the $800k mark that did have multiple units either through multiple houses on a property or a guest house on the property in addition to the main house. 

The best way to do this is to renovate a unit or two to the specifications to bring it up to market.