Also I am not following as an example:1.

For a normal interior we would use the following- sprayer for ceilings (flat white) and for doors (switch to semi-gloss) - 3'' angled brush for cut in and trim- 19'' roller frame with 1/2'' nap cover for walls (this is where the real magic happens).

The “CPI rate” takes effect on each August 1 and remains in effect through July 31 of the following year.

Often, safer to file with the understanding those fees may be wasted, but better than waiting and then the tenant does NOT vacate (causing more lost time/rent).Usually court date will be 2-3 weeks after filing, which means 1st or 2nd week of following month.

But it's not strictly required. 

I don't know your criteria for a good deal, but if you're strictly looking on market for a quad in Raleigh you likely won't find one in the near future that meets what you're looking for.

Do you have a perspective of the strategy you are going to follow?

I have really bad credit, thanks to being a Dave Ramsey follower for a decade but very little debt.

I will be closely following the outcomes from this and always make sure to have reserves to weather the storm if needed.

You can use conventional financing, up to a fourplex, and if you live in one unit you may reduce some of the property tax for the space you live in as it is your primary residence and you can also buy with very little down as opposed to buying it strictly as an investment property.Duplexes are a great option and you generally also always have at least one paying tenant and can be bought similarly.