Lot less multifamily which is why I haven't bought but it is where I grew up.Make sure you study the eviction laws, I believe tioga County (but could be a different close county im not sure) my lawyer told me that you now HAVE to pay to pack up an evicted tenant professionally and store it for months at your own cost if they leave their stuff behind.

Another option is to explore private lenders or HELOCs to cover the equity.

Health professionals are generally looking for 1-2 bedrooms and even travelers in other professions look for that size unit.

Be sure to work with an agent or broker who understands your local market, and consult with a professional who understands all applicable tenants-rights laws related to your transaction.

Given the competitiveness in Scottsdale, exploring duplexes or triplexes might be a more feasible alternative to larger multi-family units.

They would be better off paying the professional to do it quickly and correctly the few times they will need a garage door opener installed.Even though i open permits slightly regularly, when i open a permit in a new jurisdiction it typically has some unique quirks that i need to learn.  

Take this time to make sure you have professional photos of the unit taken.

However, their terms involve a 20-year amortization, a 5-year ARM, and a rate of prime + 0.5% thereafter.I’m exploring other options for financing and would appreciate any suggestions or advice.

I've explored refi and heloc, but came up empty as I have no chance of qualifying income.  

And if they are a hobbyist/part-time builder, then they should engage the proper professionals, i.e. a title officer, civil engineer, architect, contractor et al to assist in reviewing the project's feasibility.